unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
since when; from when; how long
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to be born; to come into the world
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
attached; belonging (to); included; enclosed; affiliated; annexed
(taking a) spectacular photograph; photo taken at just the right moment
simply; merely; only; solely
by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
nothing ventured, nothing gained; (lit.) you will not get the tiger cub without entering the tiger's den
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
naked eye; the physical eye
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
sympathy; compassion; pity
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
older sister; lass; young lady
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
dive (e.g. into water); (underwater) diving; dive (of an aircraft)
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
rest; break; recess; intermission
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say