when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
meanwhile; in the meantime
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
future (usually near); prospects
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to mix; to stir; to blend
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
in comparison to; rather than
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
as you see; as you can see
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
indicate reason; infers some protest
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)