to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
until now; so far; up to the present
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
(sense of) cleanliness; (sense of) freshness
decolourization; decolorization; decolourisation; decolorisation; bleaching
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to drink up; to drain (cup)
how many years; how long; what year
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
alone; by oneself; on one's own
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar