to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
discord; breaking up (e.g. friendship)
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
war; battle; match; game; competition
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
triangle (musical instrument); triangle (shape)
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
running away; escaping on foot
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
summer vacation; summer holiday
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
near; nearby; not far off
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
opening ceremony (of the school term)
to have a chat with; to exchange words or promises; to promise; to get engaged
the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
footpath; walkway; sidewalk
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at