this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
furnishings; implements; equipment
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
decoration; ornament; trimmings
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
temper; irritability; fit of anger; tantrum (esp. of children); temper tantrum
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone