recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
portion; potion (e.g. magical)
creation; generation; formation; derivation
to lean against; to set against
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
bed and food; eating and sleeping
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
clearly; distinctly; vividly
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
front; frontage; facade; main
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
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
how long; how far; how much
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
hedge; fence; border; limit
to challenge (a person) to a fight