appearance; figure; shape; form
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
speech; expression; wording; language
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
limbs; arms and legs; body
pigtails; bunches; two ponytails; angel wings
(social) position; status
it's been a long time; long time no see
deep affection; dear; beloved
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
illegitimate child; secret love child
great idiot; fool; (saying) something silly or stupid
for some (unspecified) reason
half-sitting posture; half-standing posture; half-rising posture; stooping position
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
light; easy; non-serious; minor
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
sommelier; wine steward; wine expert at a restaurant who advises guests on a choice of wines
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
speech; expression; wording; language
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
contrivance; bit of fiddling; little ingenuity; bit more (e.g. food)
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
feeling of food or drink going down one's throat
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
poisonous; toxic; addictiveness
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
smallish; on the small side
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush