to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
world; society; people; the public
popular; common; commonplace
deep affection; dear; beloved
(arch.) poor; (arch.) unskillful; (arch.) clumsy; I; me
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to head home; to leave for home
teething fever; developmental fever; fever that brings with it an intellectual or psycho-developmental growth spurt
to fall flat; to collapse in a heap
having no idea; having no clue
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to grimace; to make a wry face
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
family-oriented; familial
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to ask; to enquire; to query
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
because; for; the reason why is ...
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
cheap article; poor quality article
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
to love greatly; to love beyond all else
meeting; get-together (e.g. among friends)