snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to examine someone's expression
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
to invite in; to show someone in
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
sputtering; smoldering; repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.); pricking repeatedly
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
several years; a few years
about when; about what time; how soon
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to muster up one's courage
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to understand; to make out
primary school; elementary school; grade school
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to burst (open); to break; to split
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring