earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
sensitivity; susceptibility
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
like this; in this way; as you see
in one's own way or style
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
living by oneself; living alone
to face the wrong way; to go in the wrong direction
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
heart; guts; nerve; central part
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement