deviation value (usu. scaled to mean of 50, standard deviation of 10, and often used for academic grades); deviation; T-score; standard score
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
child; childish person; immature person
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
feeling; sense; impression
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
go that far; to that extent
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
considerably; fairly; quite
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
is something that; is that which
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
being left out; being excluded; being ostracized