glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
quarrelsome; easy to anger; quick to lose temper
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
assistance; backing; reinforcements
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
fate; destiny; predestination
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
loveable; very likeable; like very much
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
surely (not); certainly (not)
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression