to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to feel guilty; to suffer from a guilty conscience; to feel uneasy; to have qualms about; to have scruples about; to feel regret
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
overly familiar; overfamiliar; too friendly; too free; cheeky
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
nice; likeable; desirable
(appropriate to) time, place, occasion
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
joint work; collaboration
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
will (urge) to create; creative urge; appetite for writing
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
in the meanwhile; during the time
upper floor (of a building)
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach