to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
battle formation; military formation
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to be destroyed; to perish; to go out (e.g. fire); to destroy; to get rid of; to extinguish
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
anything and everything; just about everything
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
to ease up; to relax attention
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
specialized; specialised; boutique
blunder; slip; error; error
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure