several people; a few people
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
to insult; to say something insulting about; to bad-mouth
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
(with a) whizzing sound; sound of something whizzing by
whistle (sound made with the lips)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
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
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
genuine article; real thing; real deal
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
indicate reason; infers some protest
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
to be needed; to be wanted
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
shod feet; wearing shoes; muddy feet; dirty feet
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
third day of the month; three days
ground plan; plane figure