to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
charming; fascinating; attractive
whichever one chooses; either way
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
under repair; out of service; being adjusted
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
to make merry; to be festive
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
that day; the very same day
to expose one's faults; to have one's defects exposed; to show oneself up
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
dependability; credibility; coefficient of confidence
role; duty; position; part
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
to scatter in all directions (like baby spiders)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
mining; digging; working (a mine)
without leaving any trace
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
handcart; wheelbarrow; baby walker
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
reinforcement; strengthening
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
family; relatives; dependents; household
mixing; blending (e.g. spices); compounding (e.g. a medicine); making up; dispensing (a prescription); preparation
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. of the sun)
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)