boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
abuse; ill-treatment; maltreatment; mistreatment; cruelty
trauma (usu. psychological)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
declaration; proclamation; announcement
neighbouring house; neighboring house
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to get encouraged; to become heightened in spirits; to recover one's strength
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
unable to back out; unable to withdraw; unable to stop; unable to compromise
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
and so; therefore; for that reason
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
accommodation facility (e.g. hotel); lodging facility; boarding house
eve (esp. Christmas Eve); the night before
contract; compact; agreement
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar