to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
many people talking noisily; chowing down; scarfing down; roughly (of actions)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
tension; mental strain; nervousness
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
Japanese-style writing desk
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
story; tale; talk; discussion
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
improvement in image (of someone or something); improving one's image
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to look away; to avert one's eyes
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now