to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
ago; since; before; previous
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
assertion; declaration; affirmation
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
wedding hall; marriage hall; wedding place; wedding location
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
nationwide; countrywide; national; throughout the country
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
complete set; all; everything
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
beautiful woman; pretty girl
future (usually near); prospects
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
last week; the week before
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling