strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
great evil; scum of the earth; monster; fiend
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
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
class size of bonsai trees (25-35cm)
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
older sister; elder sister
deep affection; dear; beloved
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
to move forward; to move on
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
feeling; sense; impression
please (give me); please (do for me)
of course; certainly; naturally
to step forward; to volunteer
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to be overcome with emotion
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
little finger; pinky; little toe
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
symbol; sign; (secret) price mark; secret language; code
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to follow another's example
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
rambunctious kid; wild kid; hooligan; rowdy; roughneck
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits