to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
clear solution; clean decision
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post