proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
love-hate relationships drama (movie, etc.)
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
(state of) house arrest; (state of) confinement
to live; to reside; to inhabit
several people; a few people
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
warmly; cordially; with tender care
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
second marriage; remarriage
minimum; at the very least
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
mature; becoming precocious
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
rather; better; instead; if anything
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
celebration; auspicious occasion
present; gift; to give a present or gift
daily (living) necessities; necessities; essentials for life
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused