trembling slightly; quivering softly; swaying gently; softly; springy
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
masterpiece; masterwork; chef d'oeuvre; (unintentionally) hilarious; absurd (e.g. blunder); outrageous
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
new moon; first day of the lunar month; crescent moon
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to cut one's own throat; to dig one's own grave; to cause oneself harm; to bring ruin on oneself
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to pretend; to act (as if)
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
great hurry; great haste; rush