to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
laughing in astonishment (at something silly or stupid); scoff
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
outside the country; abroad
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
after a long time; for the first time in a while
private tutor; coach; governess
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
second day of the month; two days
rest; break; recess; intermission
in the morning; during the morning
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded