the scruff or nape of the neck
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
helpful person; person who likes looking after others; overly helpful person; annoyingly helpful person; manager; go-between
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
(not so) much; (not) very
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
treating someone like a child
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
considerably; greatly; a lot
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to give directions; to issue instructions
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character