ringing; throbbing violently
to smirk; to grin broadly
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
older sister; elder sister
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
to be overcome with emotion
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
it seems so; that's what it looks like
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
full dress; formal dress; uniform
light (e.g color, fabric); faint; somehow; kind of; scarce; slim
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
staying the night; lodging (at)
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
pause (in speech, writing, etc.); punctuation; break; end; (place to) stop
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
progress; advance; making (good) progress
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
to profit; to benefit (from); to benefit (someone or something); to be beneficial to; to make good use of; to take advantage of
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
attendance; presence; appearance
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
near; nearby; not far off