-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to give a broad grin; to smirk
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
way of speaking; intimation
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
destined; predestined; fated; fateful
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
tone (of voice); manner of talking
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
school festival; campus festival
to talk; to chat; to chatter
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day
singing together; singing in union; chorus; ensemble singing; choral singing; chorus
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
one large ...; a great ...
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
continuous; nonstop; consecutive; removing partitions (to create an open space); joining separate rooms into one
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
schedule; program; programme; agenda