half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
newly appointed; inaugural
slump; crash; heavy fall; sudden decline
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
wherein; therein; thereinto
practice; practising; experience
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
horseplay; fooling around
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
artificial feeding; accustoming wild animals to eating food given by humans
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
overlooking; turning a blind eye
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
originally; by nature; from the start
to begin to catch (attention, etc.); to begin to collect