as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to look away; to turn away
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
attractiveness; charm; amiability
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
quickly; calmly; intently
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to run about; to rush about
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
to fall in love (with); to love
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)