to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
maid; helper; help; assistance
as many (people) as possible
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to ascend; to go up; to climb
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student
... years old; age (of) ...
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
I see; that's right; indeed
nursery school; day nursery; day care center
male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker
participation; joining; entry
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of