at that time; in those days
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
old girl; former female student; alumna; office girl
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
source (e.g. of a river); headwaters; origin of something continuous (language, culture, etc.)
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
tension; mental strain; nervousness
discovery; detection; finding
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
middle grades of primary school (third and fourth grades)
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
to thrust before; to thrust at
very young; little; childish; immature
hair (of the head); pubic hair
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
older sister; lass; young lady
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
willow (any tree of genus Salix); weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to stand by; to be on standby
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
suffix for familiar person
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
maid; helper; help; assistance
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding