short distance; short range; short-haul
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
every person; each one; everybody
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
older employee who does not have much actual work
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
gem; jewel; precious stone
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty