one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
rather than; more ... than ...
magnificent house; luxurious home; palatial residence; stately mansion
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
to sit down; to take a seat
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
haunted house; spook house; haunted house (attraction); haunted attraction
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
you (plural); all of you; you all
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to put into the mouth; to eat
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to ask; to enquire; to query
front; frontage; facade; main
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
participation; joining; entry
immediately; right away; on the spot
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
with a momentary flash of light
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); (electric) fan
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
both (people); the two of them
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
hearsay; hearing secondhand; hearing through the grapevine
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till