to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
halting (speech); faltering; stammering
to be infected; to be contagious
self-control; self-restraint
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
with a friendly grin; smilingly
often (happens); tend to; be apt to; be likely to
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
fascination; captivation; charm; lure; allurement
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
scratch; graze; scrape; minor damage
every month; each month; monthly
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
menarche; first menstruation
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
lotus leaf; vulgar; wanton
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
idle gossip; foolish talk; yarn
opening (of a broadcasting station, post office, bureau, etc.); establishment
idle talk; nonsense; fool; idiot; irresponsible; nonsensical
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
driving license suspension
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
moving into (a city, etc.); transfer (to a new school)