independence; autonomy; self-reliance
to push (something) against
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
something new (of poor quality)
to become misty; to become hazy
official business; public business
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
in high spirits; excited; energetic
trial stage; experimental phase; prototype stage
to succeed; to bear fruit
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
to cross the line; to go too far
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
to launch a surprise attack
secret base; hideout; hidden position
shoal; shallows; sand bar; ford
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty
rain and wind; driving rain; the elements
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
moderate; proper; just right
maturing; ripening; aging; ageing; curing; fermenting
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
share; portion; quota; cut
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
drunken sickness; getting sick from drinking; drunken frenzy; becoming violent or disorderly when drunk