to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
a long time (since the last time)
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
modesty; self-control; discretion
dejectedly; sorrowfully; crestfallen
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
romance; love story; love affair; romantic relationship; romance
new book; new publication
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
basket; basketball; basket cloth
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
to serve; to work for; to attend
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
planning; plan; project; arrangements
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
without trouble; easily; readily
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
vicious circle; vicious cycle
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to give up on; to turn one's back on; to abandon; to forsake; to desert; to leave
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock