to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
pride; dignity; self-worth
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
astonished; stunned; startled out of one's wits; thunderstruck; open-eyed astonishment
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
everything; anything; nothing
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
bump (e.g. on forehead); lump; protuberance; swelling
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
unattractive person; coward; weakling
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement