impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
smoothly; easily; readily
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
curiosity of fear; urge to look at something frightening; wanting to take a peek at something unpleasant
novel idea; strange theory
refresh (e.g. memory, one's spirits, etc.)
spreading one's legs open wide with knees bent, creating the shape of the letter M (pornographic pose)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to look down on; to condescend
splish-splash; with a splash
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
swing-by; gravity assisted acceleration
Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense); Chinese wolfberry; goji
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
as if nothing had happened
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
Anna era (968.8.13-970.3.25); Anwa era
to make a lasting impression
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
parents' ability (or inability) to let go of their children
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
to dye; to colour; to color
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
recreation; diversion; relaxation
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)