in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
grown man; grown woman; grown-up person; sensible person
to shout (in anger); to yell
deviation; departure; omission
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
approximate age; age range
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
tone (of voice); manner of talking
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
in low spirits; dejected; sad
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
sentence; judgment; judgement; pronouncement; order; command
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to know (a person); to think
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
reception room; parlor; parlour
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
stupidity; ignorance; stupid person; ignorant person
furnishings; implements; equipment
good-natured; of good character
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon