without; but if; otherwise; or else
otherwise; if not; or else
I see; that's right; indeed
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
to grow angry; to display one's anger
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
torturing to death; tormenting to death
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
to push away; to push aside; to shove
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
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 try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred
to stare back at; to look back at
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
young girl; lass; adolescent female
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
to begin talking; to open up
hometown; rural township (of China)
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
Her Majesty the Queen; mistress (in S&M); dominatrix
rule; reign; government; governing
one day; (on) a certain day
to meet; to assemble; to congregate