intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to pierce through; to break through
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
to all come in (e.g. teeth); to all come out (e.g. seedlings, flowers)
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
step; stride; counter for steps
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
taking no notice; ignoring; not even looking at
good-looking; fair; beautiful
fourteenth day of the month; fourteen days
impression given by a painting or image
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
conspiracy; collusion; complicity
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
yearned for; longed for; missed
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
elder sister; effeminate man
to be complacent; to look self-satisfied
chivalrous spirit; chivalry
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
to pound (e.g. heart); to pulse (e.g. vein); to pulsate
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
(sound of one's) heartbeat
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
shyness; bashfulness; shame