falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
born of the same mother; kindred spirits
legal wife of an emperor or king; first wife; queen consort; empress
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear); fearfully; anxiously
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance
left side; left-hand side
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
long ago; a long time ago; already