sentence-ending particle expressing doubt; sentence-ending particle expressing a rhetorical question
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
growth period (in children)
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
room light; interior light
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
real nuisance; becoming inconvenienced by someone else's problems (through no fault of one's own)
dislike; disgust; disinclination; tired of
reading aloud; recitation
punch (drink); punch (tool); (satirical) cartoon; caricature; foolish person; silly person
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to wet; to moisten; to dampen
spirit; heart; disposition
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to have one's turn; to be on duty; to have one's inning
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
to be late; to be unpunctual
losing weight; slimming; lean person
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to encourage someone to expect something; to raise someone's hopes
to be choked; to be stifled; to be smothered
stock-still; motionless; frozen in place
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than