to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
description; describing; depicting
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
mischief; (child's) prank; (extramarital) affair
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to hand over; to turn over; to cede
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
near oneself; close to one; familiar
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
sillago (any fish of genus Sillago, esp. the Japanese whiting, Sillago japonica)
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything
gazing at (in wonderment)
older brother and younger sister
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
to make someone fall forward; to do thoroughly
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol