to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
student in a lower grade; underclassman
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
two times; twice; two degrees
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to give the stamp of approval
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
in that manner; like that
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
manly; masculine; like a man
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
that's the way it is; such is life
don't you think?; indicates question
woman; female; feminine gender
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
outward appearance; apparent
junior high school student; middle school pupil
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
garden (esp. man-made); orchard; park; place; location
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic