to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
just because; even if; even though
making out; necking; getting handsy; canoodling; being lovey-dovey; getting affectionate (with each other)
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
assertion; declaration; affirmation
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
of course; certainly; naturally
teacher; instructor; professor
beginning; outset; first; onset
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
with a start; with a jump
calling by name; designation; nomination
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
contract; compact; agreement
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)