to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to become desperate; to give way to despair
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
living thing; living creature; animal; life
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
light meal; snack; refreshments
small change; pocket change; coins; small sum of money
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
having reached the age of wisdom; at the age of sound judgement
mature woman; middle-aged woman
to thrust away; to send flying
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
courteous; decorous; polite
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
donation; contribution; endowment
reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect
voluntary activity; voluntary service; labor of love
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
that day; the very same day
to be scared; to be afraid; to tremble with fear
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
frosted (glass); matted; disillusionment; letdown