to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to need; to call for; to require
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
forevermore; for eternity
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
all; entire; whole; altogether
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
one more time; once more; once again
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
that day; the very same day
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)