to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
kind; courteous; intimate; (arch.) becoming intimate; (arch.) having an intimate relationship (sometimes esp. a homosexual relationship)
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
court lady; lady-in-waiting
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
centre of attention; center of attention
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
until now; so far; up to the present
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
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.)
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
matter of time; question of time
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
several times; several degrees
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
busy; hectic; frantic; restless; hurried; fidgety
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to rearrange (classes); to recompose; to reset; to recombine (genes)
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)