no!; no no!; no, not at all
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
(school) girlish taste (for things that are sweet, cute, romantic, etc.); interest in young girls (rather than adult women)
present; gift; to give a present or gift
charming; fascinating; attractive
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
in the meanwhile; during the time
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
middle of a month; second third of a month; 11th to 20th day of a month
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to turn left; to turn to the left
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil