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
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to attempt; to test; to try out
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
stirring; slight movement
steady; sound; reliable; solid
televising; broadcasting; airing
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to be able to manage somehow or another
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
to become excited; to grow lively
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter