to order; to command; to appoint
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
last resort; desperate measure taken under pressure of necessity
to escape death; to be saved from death
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
medical treatment (esp. surgical)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
before or since; neither before nor after; no other time in one's life; stressing a particular moment or event as being unique or most extreme
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
the same; the said; likewise
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
sympathy; empathy; response
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
selection; choice; option
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
one by one; one each; one at a time
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)