unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
item; article; dish; course; finest item
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
to get hungry; to become hungry
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to continue to hold; to hold on to (for a long period); to maintain; to keep
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to boast; to brag; to feign ignorance; to pretend not to know; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark
asking for the moon; asking for the impossible; asking for too much; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
with a bump; with a clunk; yelp (e.g. of a fox); bark; howl
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
infant; baby; little child
mole under the eye (supposedly due to having cried)
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
most attractive feature (of a person)
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
to have meaning; to be meaningful
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
childish; childlike; immature; infantile; puerile
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
prime time (on television or radio); peak time
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
the other day; a few days ago
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
material; materials; data; information; documents
morbid; unhealthful; insalubrious
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
incineration; destruction by fire
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
sign of remorse; indication of regret
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits