surrounding at a distance
stealthily; secretly; in secret
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
until now; so far; up to the present
(not) even once; (not) ever
very; much; greatly; a lot of
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to finish reading; to read through
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
complete change; about-face
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
in a sense; in some way; to an extent