being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
video (esp. digital); video clip; animation; animated cartoon; in-betweens (animation)
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
while surprised; suddenly
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
to finish watching (e.g. a movie)
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to become better; to improve
being startled; getting a shock
taking (a picture or video) secretly; taking a sneak shot; making a secret (video) recording; filming without someone's knowledge
boom; craze; (economic) boom; boom (of a boat); (microphone) boom
to grow in intensity; to be aggravated; to get worse; to develop
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
belief; faith; adherence; espousal
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible