how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to sob convulsively; to heave with sobs
educational institution; school; academy; campus
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to repeat; to do something over again
still (continuing); as ever; further
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
to become dim; to become blurred
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
older brother and younger sister
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
love for (one's) family; family love; familial love
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
in comparison to; rather than
sense of isolation; (feelings of) loneliness
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to stop crying; to cry oneself out