sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
artificial flower; imitation flower; artificial flower making
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
necessities; necessary article; requisite; essentials
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to form a group; to form a bunch
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
valuable article; valuables
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to yearn for; to pine; to be deeply in love with
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
physical condition; state of health
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
welcome!; nice to see you!
door; gate; opening; title page
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)