flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
thatched cottage; hovel; my humble cottage
squeaking (of an engine, skis on snow, etc.)
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
(committee) chairman; president
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
to jump up and down; to hop
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
proper; right; reasonable
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
annual (plant); first-year student
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to keep a watchful eye on
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome