reliance; trust; faith; confidence
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
although I say; although one might say; although called
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
overall victory; championship
prize money; monetary award; reward
several years; a few years
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
admiration; being impressed (by)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
father; dad; husband; you; he
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n