to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
don't push yourself too hard; don't force yourself
study; pursuit of knowledge
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (someone's) side
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
something; some kind of; for some reason
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
indescribable; exquisite; inexpressible; indefinable
(with a) start; fright; alarm; creaking; cracking; snapping
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
young girl; lass; adolescent female
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse