to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to jump up and down; to hop
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
gem; jewel; precious stone
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
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pupil; student; schoolchild
to translate; to interpret
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
Japanese person; Japanese people
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
hiding one's embarrassment
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
heart; guts; nerve; central part
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to say; to tell; to state; to do
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
first meeting; first interview with
calm; composed; cool; quiet
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
somehow; for some reason or other
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up