criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
sea level; (surface of) sea
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
to apologize; to apologise
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
self-consciousness; self-awareness
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
knowing; (an) acquaintance
(social) class; rank; grade
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
distance; interval; gap; difference; estrangement
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
story; tale; talk; discussion
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
family; relatives; dependents; household
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
servant; manservant; menial
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
(social) position; status