from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
to look at each other; to exchange looks; to correspond (to); to be proportionate (to); to be in keeping with
to spend time (on doing something)
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; with a bob of the head
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
jumping to a wrong conclusion
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
one person; another name; nickname; alias
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
dullard; indecisive person
feigned tears; crocodile tears
moving; touching; stirring
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
arriving first; first to arrive; moving first
in one's own way or style
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after