hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
future (usually near); prospects
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
to sprinkle salt on; to salt
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
in low spirits; dejected; sad
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel
willpower; energy; vitality
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
implementation (e.g. of a feature); installation (of equipment); mounting; packaging
first thing in the morning
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
to be filled with grief; to be overcome with sorrow
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
determination; resolution
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
inborn nature; genuine; intrinsic; essential
at a loss for words; stumped for words
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one