to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)
child's tear-stained face
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
bad; wrong; must not (do, be); should not; useless; no good; hopeless
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to get hungry; to become hungry
leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
about; on; regarding; per; for every
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
walking briskly; determinedly
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
slowly (but steadily); little by little; with a sizzle; burning; oozing out (e.g. of sweat)
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
to trample to death; to kill underfoot
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why