rather; better; instead; if anything
sympathy; compassion; pity
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to some extent; to a certain extent
intelligence gathering; information gathering
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
grown man; grown woman; grown-up person; sensible person
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
arm; skill; efforts; ability
memory; sense; experience
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
every place; various places
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to be surprised; to be astonished
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting