the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
to badger; to pester; to beg
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
as a child; when one was a child
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
stealthily; secretly; in secret
one day; (on) a certain day
declaration; proclamation; announcement
alone; by oneself; on one's own
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to do for (the sake of someone else)
independence from parents
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry