after all; because; but; even; too; as well
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
now that; since; so long as; because
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
one more; another; not quite; close run; just falling short of success
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
again; once more; a second time
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
don't you think?; indicates question
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
some people; a few people; several people
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
river; stream; River; the ... river
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
(arch.) youth; (arch.) freshness; good omen; Sweden; Switzerland
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
advance; moving forward; progress
to comfort; to console; to amuse
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
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...
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor