brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
older sister; elder sister
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
to panic; to freak out; to fly into a tizzy
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
(husband and wife) both working; dual income
both; both sides; both parties
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
how many years; how long; what year
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
scenery; scene; landscape
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
minimum; at the very least
(not so) much; (not) very
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
right beside; close to; nearby
aim; goal; purpose; look; eyes; expression of eyes
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)