to take a breath; to take a short rest
while; even though; despite
anecdote; brief (comic) story
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
bringing up (one's daughter) like a princess
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
when it becomes; when it comes to
very young; little; childish; immature
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
entrance; admission; entering
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to thrust down; to push off
this world; this life; world of the living
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
day after day; day by day
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart