tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
childish; childlike; immature; infantile
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
infancy; childhood; tender age
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
a dime a dozen; two a penny
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
this world; this life; world of the living
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
limited edition items; limited edition
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
at that time; in those days
(very) unusual; unconventional; eccentric; novel; original; striking
molding; moulding; shaping; forming; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
style (of a work, author, artist, etc.); characteristics
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
to say; to be called; to do
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
deadly serious; deadly earnest
assertion; declaration; affirmation
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; struck dumb with astonishment
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)