reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
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
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
manure; fertilizer; fertiliser; compost
like this; in this way; as you see
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
limits; boundary; domain; area (e.g. in programming languages)
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
originally; by nature; from the start
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
landing; alighting; touch down
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
hidden room; secret chamber
perfect; just right; ideal
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
will; testament; last request
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp