to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
to summon courage; to be brave
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to insert; to put between; to tuck (e.g. fabric into a gap)
deliberation; (thoughtful) consideration; to consider a matter carefully
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
on the way back; when about to go back
pinky swear; pinky promise; hooking each other's little fingers to confirm a promise
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
(something that is) available for use at any time; (someone who is) at one's beck and call; (something over which) one has complete mastery
someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
too good (for a child, to be true, etc.); overproduction (e.g. of crops); making too much
worry; fear; anxiety; concern