being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
indiscretion; imprudence; rudeness; misbehavior; misconduct; misdeed
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to originate (with); to start (with); to stem (from)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to be dispersed; to get separated
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
the last moment; the very end
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
light blue; pale blue; aqua
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
way of speaking; intimation
stupid girl; stupid woman
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while