beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
marking; grading; scoring
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
(talk of a) moneymaking scheme; moneymaking idea; get-rich-quick proposal
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
negative emotions; negative feelings
and (also); both ... and; as well as
messenger; envoy; emissary
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
(present) head of a family
throne; first place; top spot; championship
heroine; great woman; brave woman; woman of strong character; Amazon
goosebumps; gooseflesh; goose pimples; rough skin; coarse skin
exclamation point; exclamation mark
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
excessive meddling (esp. by parents); excessive interference
treatment; service; handling; management
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
one's own ground; one's own position; one's own area of the field (soccer, rugby, etc.)
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
consent form; letter of consent
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
behaviour; behavior; conduct
viewing as a problem; problematizing
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
to lead a life; to live a life
correction (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform; straightening (of teeth)
opinion; intention; thought
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
rival candidate; opposing candidate
censure; criticism; blame; disparagement; vilification
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
rumor; rumour; gossip; report
to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance; to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)