treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
older sister; elder sister
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
ditch; drain; gutter; trench
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
in perfect form; going swimmingly
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
very; much; greatly; a lot of
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
irritating; aggravating; upsetting