to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
independence; self-reliance
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
walking encyclopedia; walking dictionary
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
period of time; time slot; time zone
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
daytime; during the day; Japan and China
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
to make merry; to be festive
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
to think constantly about; to dwell on
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
cigarette end; cigarette butt; tobacco ashes
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
early morning; early hours; early in the morning
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain