trend; course of action; directionality; directivity; directional; vectorial
thousands; several thousand
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
at the height of one's power or influence; at the peak of one's popularity
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to turn upside down; to turn (face) downward
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
unanticipated; unexpected
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
each nation; many nations; many countries
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
skill; dexterity; proficiency
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
private tutor; coach; governess
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to do together; to share; to participate in