every year; yearly; annually
established practice; custom
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
composed expression; clear face
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
clearly; distinctly; vividly
hiding one's embarrassment
(at) the beginning of the New Year; early in the New Year
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
running errands (for someone else); errand boy; gofer; dogsbody
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to use completely; to use up; to exhaust; to exhaust somebody's civility; to give up (on someone)
enormous; gargantuan; immense; ridiculously large
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
to sniffle; to snuffle; to sob
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
before an event takes place
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
travelling alone; solitary journey
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
nerve; nerves; sensitivity