to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
walking briskly; determinedly
play; playing; pleasure; amusement; play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel); slack
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
the whole school; all the schools
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; respectable
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
to be silent; to say nothing
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
both hands; both arms; ten
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
to well up; to burst; to arise
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize