to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to slide down; to slip down
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
in good health; alive and well; going strong
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
to be entwined; to be involved
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying