but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
guardian; protector; patron; parent
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
besides; in addition; also; moreover
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
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.)
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
wig; hairpiece (esp. to cover hair loss); toupee
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say everything; to tell all
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)