taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to throw at; to turn; to raise
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
better safe than sorry; one should err on the side of caution
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
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
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
one by one; one each; one at a time
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to tan (leather, hide, etc.); to dress
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
the same generation; coeval
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
by your leave; with your permission
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
massing (of troops); gathering
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to show up; to appear; to turn up
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants