to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
being stark-naked; having no possessions; losing all one's belongings
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to rest; to relax; to repose
carnival (festival held before Lent)
East Asian age reckoning; traditional system of age reckoning whereby newborns are considered one year old and on New Year's Day one year is added to everyone's age
(giving) birth; childbirth; delivery; confinement
many children; large family
good looks; pretty woman; good-looking woman
to surround; to crowd around
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
nesting; hibernation; shutting oneself in at home; staying at home
to be helpful; to be useful
to pluck; to pick; to tear
time for ...; time to ...; good opportunity to ...; season
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
bashfulness; shyness; (showing) signs of embarrassment
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
to hand over; to surrender
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
dairy cow; dairy cattle; milk cow; milch cow
fully fledged; full-fledged; proper; competent; qualified; full-grown
kitchen; financial situation
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes