to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
originally; by nature; from the start
such ... as; or some such
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
close; intimate; on good terms
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
sincere; earnest; serious
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
bell (used for summoning or signalling); buzzer
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
tension; mental strain; nervousness
expression; look; countenance; face
living; lifestyle; living room
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
to examine someone's expression
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
one's (own) house; one's (own) home
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
family; members of a family
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance