to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
lakeside; lakeshore; lakefront
after school (at the end of the day)
near; nearby; not far off
royal capital; imperial capital
shore; bank (of a body of water)
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
all present; all concerned; all of us
boat; rowboat; rowing boat
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
wharf; bridge; jetty; pier
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
only; merely; but; no more than
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve
the other day; lately; recently; during this period
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
every person; each one; everybody
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress