garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
narrow; thin (sized); slender
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
the public; general public
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
young person; youth; young
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
deadly serious; deadly earnest
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
good impression; favorable impression
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
minimum; at the very least
pillow word; decorative word used prefixally in classical Japanese literature; preface; introduction
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
by your leave; with your permission
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
human relations; personal relationships