somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
adaptability; ability to apply knowledge to new situations; practical skills
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
parents' day (day when parents observe their children in school)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to set adrift; to let loose; to cut loose
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to bring back; to restore
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
long (time that has passed); old (story)
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest