to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to be at a loss for words
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to think too much; to be over-concerned
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
one never knows (what will happen); there's no telling (what the future holds)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
all you have to do is; just; that's all
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
lately; recently; nowadays
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
reconciliation; make peace with
easily; effortlessly; changing completely; plink (sound of something light falling or rolling)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
military service; combat experience
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation