to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
release (from custody); discharge; liberation; setting free; letting go; letting off
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to let out a cry; to break forth
late at night; at a late hour
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
speaking voice; talking voice
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to relax; to feel at home
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
to move (house); to change residence
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
greeting; a fine thing to say
chapter title page; divisional title
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around