returning from school; going home from school
shopping; purchased goods
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
with a start; with a jump
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to care for someone; to look after someone
spring break; spring vacation
to pass (of time); to elapse
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
since then; from that time; ever since
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
equally; thoroughly; all over; uniformly; without exception; all around
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
university student; college student
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to look away; to avert one's eyes
sorry; apologetic; remorseful