sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
natural; reasonable; understandable
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
definite decision; final decision
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to be astonished; to be flabbergasted; to be startled; to be amazed
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
way of speaking; intimation
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
elementary school; primary school; school for children over eight years old in ancient China; traditional Chinese philology
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
preliminary investigation; preparation
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to snuggle up to; to nuzzle; to burrow into; to press a part of one's body against something
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
salty sea breeze; salt wind
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
swimming area (in the ocean); swimming beach; seawater baths
parasol (esp. one that is secured to the ground); sunshade; (beach) umbrella
many; much; plenty; hardly
ceremony held at the end of a school term; end-of-term ceremony
even though; despite; when
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
instead; but (on the other hand)