a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
senior; elder; person older than oneself
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
interval; break; pause; spare moment
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
conduct; behavior; behaviour
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to have a meal; to take a meal
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
to be suspicious (of something or somebody)
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
illegal; illicit; unlawful
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
transactions; dealings; business
rehabilitation; remaking one's life; rebirth; regeneration; coming back to life; revival
strength; power; proficiency; ability
sincere; honest; faithful
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
outcast; odd man out; pariah
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
place for relaxation and refreshment
to hunt a spy; to put a tail on someone; to stalk
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place