to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
going upstream; sailing against the current
rare; uncommon; not often seen
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
fear; dread; fright; terror; trepidation; panic
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
carefree; free from worry
to have a chill run down one's spine
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
to pitch forward; to fall forward
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable
several types; several kinds; several species
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
agreement; accord; correspondence; union; unity; cooperation
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
briskly; quickly; promptly
opportunely; conveniently; at the right time
gas; vapour; vapor; gaseous body
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
(raised) footpath between rice fields; ridge between rice fields
household belongings; household possession; furniture and household goods; goods and chattels; home furnishings; household goods
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
to be able to manage somehow or other
refugee; displaced person; person inconvenienced by (lack of something, etc.); person unable to satisfactorily (marry, shop, etc.); person who is stuck (in a place or situation)
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve