to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
strong-willed; strong of heart
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
with all one's strength; with all one's might
older sister and younger brother
close; intimate; on good terms
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
trespassing; intrusion; to barge into; to burst into; to trespass
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
settlement; solution; resolution
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
shop; small store; business; firm
finding employment; getting a job
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date