to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
at least; at most; (even) just
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
for a while; for some time; for a period
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
depressing; dark (e.g. story); grim (e.g. expression); irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.)
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
about when; about what time; how soon
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
in one's own way or style
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
continuation; continuance; maintenance; persistence; going on
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
falling out (with); quarrel; discord; estrangement; being on bad terms
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
contrary to one's expectations
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later