to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
naughty; mischievous; unruly
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
setting a place; setting the table
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
double take (esp. out of surprise)
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
light (color, colour, taste); simple; plain; frank; candid; ingenuous
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
and then; and so; and; so then
dwarf (esp. in folklore or fantasy literature)
street; quarter; district; area
frequenting; staying around
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky