splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
but; however; even though; even if
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
close; intimate; on good terms
(not) at all; completely; utterly; very; extremely
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
how long; how far; how much
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
boy; son; baby boy; young man
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
after a long time; for the first time in a while
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient in some way; lacking something
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
for example; for instance; e.g.
manly; masculine; like a man
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance