to mishear; to hear wrongly; to misunderstand
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
encouragement; cheering on
comfort; consolation; diversion
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to become dim; to become blurred
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
crushing; squashing; crumpling; crinkling (into a broad smile); forming creases; forming wrinkles
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
to run up to; to rush over
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
earnestly; immediately; exactly
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
top part of the head; crown; parietal region
(not) even once; (not) ever
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to say; to be called; to do
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
fault; trouble; damage (to a part of the body); injury; problem; hitch
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool-headed; cool (i.e. fashionable or stylish); course (of medical treatment)
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
failure; mistake; blunder