to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
upward glance; upturned eyes
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
keepsake; memorabilia; memento
reforming (oneself); mending one's ways; turning over a new leaf
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup