to cut off; to lop off; to prune
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
both; both sides; both parties
to attempt; to test; to try out
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
screaming fit; tantrum; (baby) crying hysterically
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
foundation stone; cornerstone
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
very; extremely; excessively
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
the same; the said; likewise
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
hiding one's embarrassment
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
pleasant feeling; good vibes
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)