occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to the very end; to the bitter end; to the last; to the hilt; thoroughly
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
at work; in the midst of work; working
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
(someone else's) child; child; kid
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
older sister; elder sister
entreaty; supplication; petition
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
good luck; fortune; happiness; harvest; yield
Dahl; Dahl (Germany); Dhar (India); Dael
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
assorted vegetables for sukiyaki (esp. green onion)
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to put on airs; to assume importance
single word; a few words; brief comment
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
to mix; to stir; to blend