to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
after school (at the end of the day)
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
crime of conscience; premeditated crime; act carried out while knowing that it should not be
surroundings; environs; circumference
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
returning from school; going home from school
already; now; no longer; not any more
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
fast (asleep); snoring or grumbling sound
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
genuine article; real thing; real deal
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of