to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to rub together; to reconcile (ideas, proposals, plans); to compare and adjust
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
extension; elongation; (total) length; extension (e.g. of one's work); continuation; extension (of a line segment); extension (property of occupying space)
oppressive pain; tenderness; pressure pain
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
politeness; good manners; courtesy; (wine) label
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
air conditioner; air conditioning; aircon
older sister; elder sister
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
modest; reserved; quiet; frugal; simple; plain
boomerang; swim briefs; Speedos
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
(loaf of) bread; bread in a rectangular shape
to become sexually aware; to awaken to sex; to start having interest in the opposite sex
first match (in a series)
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
to wait for an opportunity
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)