essence; true nature; substance; reality
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
to revere; to respect; to worship
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
tendency; trend; inclination
tediously (explain, complain, etc.); repeatedly; persistently; insistently; ad nauseam; at great length
(one's) gaze; line of sight; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (to obscure their identity); eye censor bar
arrogant; haughty; insolent
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
treating someone like a child
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
tenacious; persistent; stubborn; vindictive; spiteful; vengeful
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
with a click (e.g. camera shutter); with a snap
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild
deep place; depths; depth; profundity
inflated price (assigned in anticipation of being haggled down); overcharging; exaggeration
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to delight; to please; to make (someone) happy; to give pleasure (to)
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to correct oneself; to restate
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
elder brother; big brother; one's senior; one's elder; old ingredients; stale ingredients
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
(doing something) in tears
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
solitude; loneliness; isolation