tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
infant; baby; little child
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)
to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
of no interest; not interested
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter
exhilarating; thrilling; intensely pleasurable
coward; namby-pamby; wimp; weak-kneed person; spineless person
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
for a while; for some time; for a period
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
while; even though; despite
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)