no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
(not so) much; (not) very
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
secretive; mysterious; furtive; stealthy; clandestine; sneaky
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
strong-willed; strong of heart
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
calling by name; designation; nomination
even though; despite; when
notice; attention; observation
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
location where spirits and ghosts allegedly often appear; haunted place
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
video (esp. digital); video clip; animation; animated cartoon; in-betweens (animation)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
true character; true heart; true spirit