to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
war; fighting; fierce competition
by sheer strength; by brute force
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
letter; missive; note; mail
sharp sighted; easily awakened
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to put into written form; to communicate or express by writing; to chronicle
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
to cause someone to worry
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
pride; boast; credit (to)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to be worried; to be troubled
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
yearned for; longed for; missed
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
in order; in turn; one by one
pinky swear; pinky promise; hooking each other's little fingers to confirm a promise
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
to shed light; to cast light
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver