gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum; to fly into a rage
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
as planned; according to plan
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
looking on from afar; being a spectator
to be descended from; to be drawn from (the tradition of); to be derived from; to follow the school (tradition) of
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
(swimming) pool; pool (cue sport); pooling (money, resources, etc.); pool (price ring)
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
counter for chairs or seats; foot; leg
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
adviser; advisor; counsellor; counselor
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
transparency; clarity; coherence
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
detector; detecting machine; detecting device