(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
to be (too) late getting married
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
to pretend; to act (as if)
tourist attraction; sight-seeing area
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
area; zone; district; quarter; section; limits
down to earth; reasonable
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
rice plant (Oryza sativa)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
very hungry; starving; bowing repeatedly; kowtowing; denting; buckling
muscular pain; myalgia; aching muscles; sore muscles
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
over-fond parent; doting parent
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
a glance; a look; a glimpse
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish