in succession; one by one
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
unimpressive; unimpressed
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
conviction; belief; confidence
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
white background; blank; female virgin
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
right in the midst of; right at the height of
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)