to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
to eat up and spoil (e.g. crops); to eat away; to eat a bit of everything; to encroach upon; to take over
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
speech; expression; wording; language
manners; behavior; behaviour
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to crouch; to squat; to cower
grudge; complaint; reproach
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to comfort; to console; to amuse
menarche; first menstruation
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to sob; to never stop crying; to cry on and on
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
otherwise; or else; if not
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
proper; respectable; decent; honest
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
telling (on someone); tattling; snitching
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
to domineer; to throw one's weight around; to lord it (over)
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)