and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
a cut above; one step above
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
Anne of Green Gables (novel by L. M. Montgomery)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
you could say; you might say; verging on the
participation; joining; entry; adherence
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
end of work day; end of school term; end of school year
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to boil strongly; to be excited
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
another kind; distinct species; variety
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
hello; good day; good afternoon