to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to summon courage; to be brave
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to torment; to torture; to harass
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
telephone book; telephone directory
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
mother; motherboard; Mother (Superior); title of a senior nun
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
softly; mildly; gently; politely
polite; courteous; hospitable
to apologize; to apologise
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
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
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
imposing stance; daunting pose
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
beginning; outset; first; onset
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
invitation; introduction; temptation
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by