shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
one's house; one's home; one's family
third day of the month; three days
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
simply (cannot); definitely (cannot); absolutely (cannot); by no means
reality; actuality; hard fact
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
choices; alternatives; options
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to bawl; to cry; to scream
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
trembling from fear; trembling all over
omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to keep (a person) waiting
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
being about to cry; the verge of tears
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful