to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
to approach; to draw near
to summon courage; to be brave
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
having said that; on the other hand
stealthily; secretly; in secret
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
expressing emotion; drawing facial expressions
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
maid; helper; help; assistance
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)