society; the world; the times
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
beautiful boy; pretty boy; handsome boy
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
this world; this life; world of the living
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
debt; loan; liabilities; number of games under the .500 mark
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
tendency; trend; inclination
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
building (esp. a house); house fixture; fitting; facial features
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
person inside a cartoon body suit; voice actor (of a particular character); insider; person on the inside
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
sympathy; compassion; pity
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
private chat; private message
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
destination (one is heading towards); goal
to be worried; to be troubled
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
control; management (e.g. of a business)
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)