(somebody else's) parents; both parents
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
appearance; expression; manifestation
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
again and again; repeatedly
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
self-control; self-restraint
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to resort to violence; to use force; to be able to get; to be able to afford; to jab; to swing at a bad ball (baseball)
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
emotional scars; mental trauma
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to differ; to vary; to disagree
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
place; room; margin; scope
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas