how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to shorten; to cut short; to trim; to cut down on; to reduce; to scrimp on
of course; certainly; naturally
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
expressing one's mind; speaking out
being left out; being ostracized
one day; (on) a certain day
small point; knob; protuberance; aloneness; loneliness; solitude
jungle gym; monkey bars; climbing frame
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
murder; killing; murderer
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
overall victory; championship
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
it's no joke; gimme a break!
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly