to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
curiosity; inquisitiveness
admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
easy to read; legible; clear
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
mechanical pencil; automatic pencil; propelling pencil
blank space; margin; blank canvas
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
beginning; outset; first; onset
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to check; to stop; to keep back