to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
to attract; to be used to
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
feel compelled to; can't help but feel; can't help but do
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
ending up right back where one started
for today; for the time being
to blow strongly and continuously; to brag endlessly; to boast ceaselessly
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to blow off; to be blown off
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to give a broad grin; to smirk
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
such; like that; in that way
thin veneer; hasty preparation; knowledge or skill learned as a stopgap; re-tempering a dull sword (so that it looks as if it's sharp, but is actually unusable)
enmity; antagonism; hostility
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to gather strength; to take heart
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)