to grumble; to be unsettled; to grizzle
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane
to be erected; to be built
building (physical structure) of a kindergarten, preschool, etc.
giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis); qilin (Chinese unicorn); (arch.) horse that can ride 1000 ri in a day
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
sports ground; sports oval
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
not understanding; not knowing
way of talking; speaking style
stylish; smart; high collar; hair dressed in a western style; to dress in the latest Western fashion
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
gesture; gesticulation; motion
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
bugling (sound); honking; grumbling; complaining; car; automobile
to complain; to lodge a complaint
back street; back alley; off-street
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
district; section; sector
left side; left-hand side
school district; school area
going and returning (e.g. work, school); both ways
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
delay; putting off; procrastination
to move (house); to change residence
home area; home town; local
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
looking pale; looking unwell
to blow through; to blow across
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute