to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
sister complex; excessive attachment to one's sister; audio component system; stereo component system
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
sister complex; excessive attachment to one's sister
abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
persuasion by tears; using tears to get one's way; sob story
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
to set (sun); to become dark
several items; many items
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to throw at; to turn; to raise
guardians; parents; father and older brother
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
latest version; latest edition
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
fax; facsimile; fax machine
this; our; the ... in question; right; justice; fairness
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
protecting (someone); defending; standing up for
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
another name; nickname; alias; synonym (taxonomy)
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
even though; despite; when
Parent-Teacher Association; PTA
vice president (of a club or organization, organisation)