as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
frizzy (hair); wiry; sizzling; frizzling; stingingly (of heat or cold); painfully
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow
to wear (formal clothing) in a casual fashion
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
fixed date; appointed day
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to irritate; to offend; to provoke; to get on one's nerves
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
feeling sick; feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry; being offended; being disgusted
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
sweet voice; seductive voice
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
(feeling of) hatred; (strong) dislike; disgust; aversion; revulsion; loathing
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)