(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
novice; greenhorn; squirt; worthless person
dissipation; prodigality; debauchery
clever; intelligent; bright; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
about this time; about now
to step forward; to take a step forward
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
bill (at a restaurant); check
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
heroine; great woman; brave woman; woman of strong character; Amazon
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
counseling room; counselling room; consulting room; advisory centre
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger