coming out (disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity); revealing (e.g. something embarrassing); disclosure; announcement
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
intermission (between acts); interlude
elder sister; effeminate man
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming
polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
manner (with others); attitude
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
(in the same way) as before; as always
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to smile (at); to grin (at)
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
support; backing; aid; assistance
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
to be given up; to be discontinued
older sister; elder sister
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to begin to walk; to set out
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme