-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as...; expresses a command
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
thick growth of plants; plantation; shrubbery; thicket
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
piece of wood (cut from a larger piece); chip of wood; block of wood
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
whip (cream, etc.); whipping; to whip; to whisk
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
to face on; to look out on to
counter seat; seat at the counter
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
crushing; squashing; crumpling; crinkling (into a broad smile); forming creases; forming wrinkles
survival; survivor; relic
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
on the occasion of; at the time of