over-demanding parent; parent who makes selfish and unreasonable demands on behalf of their child
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
briskly; quickly; promptly
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
last week; the week before
organization for local children (for growth via sports, study, service, etc.)
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to be unable to just watch (without doing anything); to be unable to look on in silence; to be unable to overlook; to be unable to remain indifferent to
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
I appreciate your efforts
weather; fair weather; fine weather
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
just because; even if; even though
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
cotton gloves; working gloves
hardware store; DIY store; home improvement retailer
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow