to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
to whine; to make feeble complaints
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
older sister; elder sister
just because; even if; even though
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
really; truly; indeed; good grief
(not) a single person; (no) one
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
very young; little; childish; immature
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
name; given name; first name
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)