yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
by ones and twos; tears or flower petals falling quietly; gurgling bird sound; falling apart; crumbling; dish made from fiveleaf aralia sprouts, pickled daikon, walnuts, etc.
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
blow; shock; strike; batting
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
uneven; irregular; non-uniform; unsorted; odd; miscellaneous
old friend; old acquaintance
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
reconciliation (with one's spouse, adopted child, etc.)
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
Your Highness; His Highness; Her Highness
please take care of yourself; please be careful not to ... (concerning one's health or well-being)
glossy black hair; green hair
retainer; attendant; escort
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
conscious; deliberate; intentional
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability