memories; recollections; reminiscence
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to grow up; to become an adult
stairs; stairway; staircase
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
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
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat