to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
to be reflected in a mirror
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
so; like this; in this way
main cause; primary factor
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
strong-willed; strong of heart
prickling; stinging; biting
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
one or two sizes (bigger, etc.); one or two levels (better, more mature, etc.)
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
if you think about it; come to think of it
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to apologize; to apologise
to get late; to advance; to wear on
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head