for a while; for some time; for a period
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
control; management (e.g. of a business)
negligence; carelessness; incompetence; mismanagement
what sort of; what kind of; what way
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
anticipation; expectation
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
go that far; to that extent
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
young girl; lass; adolescent female
power; authority; jurisdiction
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
final; eventual; ultimate
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
utmost limits; extremity; limit
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
how many years; how long; what year
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to shake; to sway; to waver
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy