New Year's holiday; period encompassing the close of the old year and the start of the New Year
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
one's family (home) background (environment)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
gossip; government OSI procurement; GOSIP
television program; TV program
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
grasp; catch; understanding
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat