to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to mistake (for something or someone else); to be unable to recognize
to support each other; to support one another
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
unexpected meeting; coincidence
deadline; closing; closing (a door, window, etc.); cofferdam
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
ten; 10; ten years of age
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
stroke (swimming); arm stroke; adds strength or emphasis to verbs
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
to get narrower; to contract
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled