fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
middle of the night; dead of night
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
parent and child meeting (with teacher for course, career guidance, etc.)
fast-talking; rapid talking
to begin talking; to open up
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
alone; by oneself; on one's own
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
the scruff or nape of the neck
to be silent; to say nothing
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
romanticist; romantic; dreamer
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
romantic film; love movie
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through