to jump up and down; to hop
preference; priority; precedence
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to increase; to add to; to augment
to pull in (fish); to land
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
famous place; name of a part (of an instrument, etc.); name and address
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
your acquaintance; people who know
knowing; (an) acquaintance
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion