just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to spread; to be propagated
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
parasol (esp. one carried in the hand); sunshade
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
garden shrubs; trees; potted plant
along the road; at the side of the road
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; different name; other name
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
some people; a few people; several people
with a start; with a jump
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)