ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
mellow (flavor or fragrance; esp. of alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
honest; upright; cleanhanded; unselfish
flight; running away; absconding; elopement
to feel inferior; to feel small
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
mother-in-law; foster mother; stepmother
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to give one's everything; to do one's best
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu
being left out; being ostracized
being left in an awkward position; being put in a dilemma; being in a fix; losing face
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
snack (to have with a drink); side dish
to monitor closely (for rule-breaking, etc.); to keep a close eye on
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
omitting; excluding; leaving out; disqualification
platform; home; home base; home plate
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
clapping and cheering; applause
to rebound; to recoil; to splash; to have a repercussion; to have a reciprocal effect
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing