to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
both (people); the two of them
mischief; (child's) prank; (extramarital) affair
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
woman; lady; adult female
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
wearing one's hair in braids
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
doddering; tottering; unsteady; shaky; decrepit; infirm
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
knitting; knitted material; crochet
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
name; given name; first name
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to comfort; to console; to amuse
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
now; the present time; just now; another; more
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to grow up; to become an adult