friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
brush (for painting, basting, etc.)
gradually; slowly; little by little; incrementally
present (brought by a visitor); gift
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to care for someone; to look after someone
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
black-market lending; illegal loan
recklessness; daredevilry; daredevil; reckless person
narrow; cramped; tight; fussy; narrow-minded
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
heartlessness; hardness of heart; coldheartedness; insentient; inanimate
blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)
years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
morning glow; sunrise colors; sunrise colours
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
three people on the same vehicle (usu. bike)
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
don't worry about it; forget about it
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
bolt from the blue; unforeseen event; complete surprise
(on the) point of going out; (at the) moment one is about to leave; just after leaving; while on the way
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
hut; house; boarding house; residence hall; (arch.) one day's march (approx. 12.2 km)
setting off (on a long journey); setting out; departure (e.g. for the front); starting a new life; starting life anew
planning; plan; project; arrangements
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
understanding person; supporter
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
do not chase the one who leaves
very; extremely; exceedingly