rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
to be branded a ...; to be labelled a ...
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
scene; spectacle; sight; view
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
metallic sound; metallic clank
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
option; selecting an option; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option
glasses for show; fashionable eyeglasses worn for appearance's sake; glasses with no lenses or 'window glass' lenses
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
battlefield; battleground
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
beyond that point; after that
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
master; Your lordship; My lord; husband
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
high-pitched tone; soprano
different (from); not the same (as)
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
still (continuing); as ever; further
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
goes before a verb to strengthen its meaning or to add emphasis
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough