several people; a few people
talking about one's love interests; girls' talk; gossiping
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
to have a talk; to tell a story
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
pure heart; naivete; innocence
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to go out and away; to leave
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
declaration; proclamation; announcement
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
curiosity; inquisitiveness
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...