as a child; when one was a child
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
correction; rectification; mending; repair
at least; at most; (even) just
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
elder sister; older female friend
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to like; to love; to be fond of
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
just one person; only one
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
stick; piece of wood; billet; piece of a broken pole
useless; vain; aimless; idle
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
because of; owing to; due to
trouble; bother; annoyance
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
furious facial expression
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to control; to command; to get the better of
composed expression; clear face
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
people; citizens; subjects; folk
health; healthy; sound; fit
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services