to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
this year; this fiscal year; this school year
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to put to shame; to humiliate; to disgrace; to rape; to assault; to violate
dispersing; breaking up; running away
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to take someone's life; to kill someone
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
probability; likelihood; chances
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
talk; chat; troth; lovers' vow
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
sorry; apologetic; remorseful