to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
optimist; easy-going person
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
absence; disregard; indifference
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
besides; in addition; also; moreover
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
full particulars; all the details; the whole story; everything (about); from beginning to end
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)