poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
children's story; fairy tale
watercolor painting; watercolour painting
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
distant future; inevitable future; places one goes to
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
manners; customs; sex service; sex industry; sex-oriented entertainment
red-horned demon; red ogre
reason; logic; method; system; order
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
performer; entertainer; celebrity
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
original method or procedure; serious; orthodox; classical
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
schoolgirl; female student
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
clear; precise; definite; distinct