to be helpful; to be useful
determination; resolution
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
likely to do; liable to do; (quite) capable of doing; may (well) do; might do; could do
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
permission; approval; authorization; license
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
ingenuity; resourcefulness
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
tendency; trend; inclination
different opinion; objection
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
success or failure; outcome; result
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
feeling extremely happy; being in seventh heaven
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to lose sight of; to miss