disapproval; disagreement; no; the noes; not ...; dis-
with hesitation; haltingly; falteringly; reluctantly
older sister; elder sister
feeling of emptiness; sense of void
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
centre; center; center fielder
separation; farewell; parting
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
to collapse (of a building, dream, plan, etc.); to be destroyed; to fall through; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; to be routed
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
as if nothing had happened
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
sometimes; occasionally; somehow (or other); in some way; being apt to; being liable to
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to like; to love; to be fond of
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to wrinkle up (e.g. one's eyebrows, nose, etc.); to furrow; to crimple
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
fast asleep; dead to the world
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
to need; to call for; to require
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking