growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
one or two sizes (bigger, etc.); one or two levels (better, more mature, etc.)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
a little; a bit; slightly
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side by side; to make (someone) get married; to get (someone) hitched
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
lifting a child high up in the air
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
confidence; trust; faith; credit
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to be dizzy; to feel faint; to feel giddy
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
in good health; alive and well; going strong
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to carry into (esp. an injured person into a hospital); to take into; to bring into
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
considerably; greatly; a lot