to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
yearned for; longed for; missed
to read and understand; to subject to close analysis; to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
in the manner of an old person; like that of an old person; fusty; old-fashioned; fogyish
point in common; common feature
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
drama; play; powerful drug
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to creak; to squeak; to grate; to grind; to rasp
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine