to stare in wonder; to be amazed
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
simply; merely; only; solely
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
in comparison to; rather than
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
pull; patronage; tug; discount
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
as (for); for; in the capacity of
tendency; trend; inclination
beginning; outset; first; onset
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
clearly; distinctly; vividly