pessimism; disappointment
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
after school (at the end of the day)
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
sympathy; compassion; pity
fresco (technique of blending wet plaster with water-based paint); (laboratory) flask
prompt efficiency; immediate effectivity
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
poisonous; venomous; hateful; detestable; gaudy; garish
weird; disgusting; sickening
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
ancestor; forefather; foremother
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to blow out; to spout out
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression