unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
sprinkling; dropping in small light bits
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
height (of a person); stature
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
smooth (skin, stone, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
mockery by means of excessive praise; damning with lavish praise; backhanded compliment
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to pat (e.g. a dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle; to caress
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
pad; padding; pad (of paper); gamepad
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to crumple (up); to wrinkle; to rub thoroughly; to massage (esp. in sexual contexts)
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
roundness; rotundity; mellowness; maturity
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied; to feel refreshed
(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.); (ending) suddenly (of a call, communications, etc.); breaking out (of a pimple, swelling, etc.)
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
shoulder strap (on a dress, bag, etc.)
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
close adhesion; sticking firmly (to); relating closely (to); having relevance (to); contact printing
physiological phenomenon; physiological response
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to