to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
to like; to love; to be fond of
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to think constantly about; to dwell on
tea caddy; tea canister; tea can
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
speech; expression; wording; language
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
mallee (var. of eucalyptus)
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
sickroom; hospital room; ward
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
one day; (on) a certain day
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
accomplishment; lessons (in an art, skill, etc.); practice
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
surely; certainly; without doubt
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)