it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
fast-talking; rapid talking
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
chance; opportunity; occasion
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
(someone else's) parents; both parents
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
with these words; while saying
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure