isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
one party; one faction; one clique
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
job; work; duties; trade; skill
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
index finger; forefinger; second toe
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
humanity; sidewalk; footpath; human realm
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy