to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
family tradition; (arch.) wind blowing from the direction of one's home
emotional wall; internal barrier
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
to feel depressed; to be down
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
each individual; each person
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
to stare back at; to look back at
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to cause someone to worry
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
don't you think?; indicates question
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
strange; unfamiliar; unknown; unfamiliarity; strangeness; stranger
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal