in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
merits and demerits; good points and bad points; strengths and weaknesses
overanxiety; needless worry
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
to put someone to trouble
to claim victims; to cause casualties
very great; enormous; serious
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
blood relationship; blood relative
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
to complete decisively; to do to completion
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
more than anything; above all else
jumping to a wrong conclusion
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to speak as though something were actually the case; to smooth over; to give the impression that; to make it sound that
to do wholeheartedly; to put one's heart into something
present; gift; to give a present or gift
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
to be too late; to be too slow
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
here and there; in places
burned down; entirely destroyed
to rain incessantly; to downpour
interior design; interior; upholstery