softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
economical; bargain; good value; good-value
transactions; dealings; business
lisping; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
to attempt; to test; to try out
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
economical; efficient; lean; compact
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
cheap article; poor quality article
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
older sister; elder sister
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
on bad terms; at loggerheads
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
chair; stool; post; office; position
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
standing; reserve; always having ready
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
to season (e.g. with salt); to flavour; to flavor; to lace (e.g. with whisky)
(one's) figure; build; physique; style