to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
being startled; getting a shock
instead; but (on the other hand)
older sister; lass; young lady
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
retreat; retirement; depression (hole)
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
to increase in value; to gain prestige
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
to get one's head around; to think about
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
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)
dilapidated house; deserted house
very much; very many; more and more
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
main street (as opposed to a side street); high street
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project