to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
pigtails; two plaits hanging about one's shoulders; two plaits hanging down one's back; queue
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
proposal; proposition; suggestion
outcast; odd man out; pariah
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to fix one's hair (hairdo) (esp. if disheveled); to straighten one's hair; to make an adjustment to one's hair; to do (up) one's hair
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
that's true; of course; obviously
contrivance; to invent; to devise; to think out
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly