shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
wherein; therein; thereinto
paper airplane (aeroplane)
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
playing with balls (e.g. football, playing catch, etc.)
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
something; some kind of; for some reason
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
person who is ...; thing that is ...
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to finish reading; to read through
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
weeping for joy; crying with happiness
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
cellophane tape; (transparent) adhesive tape; Sellotape; Scotch tape
one by one; one after another; successively
pleasant feeling; good vibes
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
(one) letter; (one) character
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly