absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
just because; even if; even though
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
only; merely; but; no more than
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
company; corporation; workplace
emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
South Pole; the Antarctic; Antarctica
child rearing; child raising; raising children; parenting
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
children's game in which three or more stand back-to-back in a circle and jostle
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
please be careful; please take care
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
rolling stock; railroad cars; wheeled vehicles
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to shake; to sway; to waver
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
article to be delivered; present
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
severe; intense; awe-inspiring; biting; bitter (cold); piercing