even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
soldier; combatant; warrior
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
for the present; for the time being
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
interruption; interference; butting in
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
beautiful boy; pretty boy; handsome boy
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
next term; next period; next version; next release
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
ten-year-old; ten year old
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
nervous temperament; worry habit; pessimistic nature; pessimism
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other
to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably