to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to badger; to pester; to beg
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
yearned for; longed for; missed
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
beautiful woman; pretty girl; high-quality goods; special article
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
it's been a long time; long time no see
fine weather; fair weather
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
head; lead; vanguard; first
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
cares; ill feeling; reserve
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
light; faint; pale; fleeting
sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
brown envelope; manila envelope
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
several sheets (flat objects)
to fold up; to fold into layers
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to become empty; to be emptied
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
sexy; popular; well-liked