sympathy; compassion; pity
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
to lean against; to set against
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
hostility; antagonism; opposition
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
race (of people); type of person
covering used to wrap a baby
skill; dexterity; proficiency
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
second day of the month; two days
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
dwarf (esp. in folklore or fantasy literature)
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to pay for another; to pay someone else's debt as a loan to him; to make temporary payment on a person's behalf
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
free (of charge); gratuitous
economical; bargain; good value; good-value
prosperity; flourishing; thriving