to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurdity
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
with one's life (protect, etc.); at the cost of one's life
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
about when; about what time; how soon
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
shooting star; falling star; meteor; blaze (wide white stripe down the face of a horse)
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
sailor suit; middy uniform
at once; immediately; right now
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
good person; virtuous person
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed