diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
carving; engraving; sculpture; tattoo
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
milk coffee; white coffee
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
choices; alternatives; options
unspecified large number (of people)
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
race (of people); type of person
companion; company; tritagonist
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely