sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
upper arm; (arch.) lower arm
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
weak; weakly; feeble; frail; delicate; faint (voice, sunlight, etc.)
looking pale; looking unwell
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
evaluation; appraisal; assessment; judgement; estimation; criticism
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
invitation; introduction; temptation
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
if so; in that case; in that situation
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
personal; individual; private
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
insecticide; insect repellent
to be softened; to calm down
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
taking leave (of a visited place); leaving; going home; leaving one's employment; quitting one's job; being dismissed
to correct oneself; to restate
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson