to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
children's story; fairy tale
to be contrary to one's expectations
to say no more; to sink into silence
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
tool (esp. software, etc.); tour (e.g. Tour de France)
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
solitude; loneliness; isolation
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to run down (stairs, etc.)
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
lodging; relay station; post town; constellation; mansion (in Chinese astronomy)
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to serve; to work for; to attend
downward glance; contemptuous look
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition