prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
to be stiff; to be starchy
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
note (letter) left behind; will
it seems so; that's what it looks like
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
severe (injury, handicap, etc.); serious
pregnancy; conception; gestation
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
to knock out (e.g. homer); to slam; to send flying (e.g. a ball); to wallop (someone)
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
dropout; quitter; deserter
clipping (of newspaper article, etc.); cutting; scrap (for a scrapbook); cut-out (picture, coloured paper, etc.)
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
offense and defense; offence and defence
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain; England
arrival of goods; goods received
extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
counter for long, thin things (i.e. swords)
pound (unit of weight); pound (currency); pound sterling; pond
to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch