midsummer; height of summer
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
school rules; school regulations
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
negotiations; discussions; connection
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
in that manner; like that
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
like this; this sort; this way
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
both; both sides; both parties
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
don't you think?; indicates question
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
green light; (giving) permission; OK
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out