feigning ignorance; acting dumb
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to straighten oneself; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture; to adopt a more serious attitude
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
heart-wrenchingly; with a thrill in one's heart
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
endurance; perseverance; patience
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to be silent; to say nothing
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
primary school; elementary school; grade school
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
to keep away; to keep at a distance
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled