misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to be helpful; to be useful
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
to stop walking; to pause
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
a glance; a look; a glimpse
whispering into a person's ear
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
such ... as; or some such
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
just because; even if; even though
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
singing in unison; chanting in unison
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
erratic; offbeat; wild; unconventional; extraordinary; weird
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
because of; owing to; due to
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl