the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to meet fortuitously; to meet by chance; to happen across
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
moment; brief space of time
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
rare (or peculiar) animal
helping hand; help; support; aid
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
family; relatives; dependents; household
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
Her Majesty the Queen; mistress (in S&M); dominatrix
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
to be pleased with; to suit
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
hiring from another company; recruitment; quick costume change (taking off outer costume); drawing (wire, pipes, metal plate); extraction; pulling out
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)