to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
with a friendly grin; smilingly
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
the scruff or nape of the neck
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
stirring; slight movement
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
in this way; thus; such; uh...
older brother; elder brother
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to assemble; to set up; to construct
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
calico cat; tortoiseshell-and-white cat
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
fast-talking; rapid talking
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
loveable; very likeable; like very much
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle