to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
easy delivery; easy childbirth; safe birth
bravery; courage; heroism
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
going to and fro; back and forth
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
to act as an agent for; to intermediate; to announce (someone's arrival); to answer (the door, the phone); to convey (a message)
to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
opposite side; opposition
news; word; tidings; omen
princess; Her Royal Highness
covering used to wrap a baby
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
otherwise; if not; or else
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to squeeze out; to wring out
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
leaving something where it is; abandoning something
don't you think?; indicates question
whenever you want; any time you like
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement