opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
to play a central role; to take a leading part
end of war; cessation of hostilities
prisoner (of war); POW; captive
running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with); being busily engaged (in); good offices; efforts
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
crying hard; crying one's eyes out; loud crying; wailing; profuse weeping
all night long; all through the night
episode; anecdote; vignette; episode
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
to open up to someone else; to divulge one's true feelings; to be openhearted
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to be talented; to be able
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
to push up; to thrust up; to put pressure on (one's superiors); to pressure; to well up (of an emotion); to surge up
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning