a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
correction; revision; amendment
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
(place) right in the center; dead center; dead centre; exact middle; heart
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
orphan; person without friends
like a part of the family
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
ten-year-old; ten year old
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
... years old; age (of) ...
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to care for someone; to look after someone
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
helpful person; person who likes looking after others; overly helpful person; annoyingly helpful person; manager; go-between
question; inquiry; enquiry
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
rotation (of a post, role, etc.); taking turns
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher