close to the wall; alongside the wall
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
television program; TV program
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
about; on; regarding; per; for every
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
single word; a few words; brief comment
reaction; response; reaction
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
at the present time; as of now; at this time
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
as (for); for; in the capacity of
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
absence; disregard; indifference
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
by nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate
very young; little; childish; immature
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression