to shuffle one's feet; to trample underfoot
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
pork miso soup; miso soup with pork and vegetables
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock, etc.)
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to accomplish something; to leave a mark; to make an impression; to build a track record
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
surely (not); certainly (not)
to become keen on; to get passionate about
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
staying up late; keeping late hours; sitting up late at night; nighthawk
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
pure heart; naivete; innocence
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
feminine; womanly; female
fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
first-rate; finest quality; the best
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
vitality; energy; dynamism