parents' ability (or inability) to let go of their children
in spite of; regardless of
nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious
as a child; when one was a child
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
upon arrival of an item (items); as soon as one arrives
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
to be (too) late getting married; to be (too) late going somewhere
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
habitual criminal; recidivist; recidivism; habitual criminal activity
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
to support each other; to support one another
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
pride; dignity; self-respect
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
will; desire; ambition; urge (e.g. creative urge)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
affection; love; fondness; tenderness
(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
to offend someone; to give offence; to hurt someone's feelings
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
useless; vain; aimless; idle
miscreant; scoundrel; villain