more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
senior high school student
to examine someone's expression
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
expression; look; countenance; face
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
very; extremely; excessively
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
to rush over; to run up to
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to gather; to collect; to assemble
yeah; you're right; that's right
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
near; close; beside; third person
vexing; irritating; impatient
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
useless; vain; aimless; idle
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
(another's) daughter; young lady
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness