to comb down; to smooth down
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
rise; increase; upload; posting online; close-up; completion of filming; upswept hairstyle
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
sensational; inflammatory; incendiary; (sexually) suggestive; lascivious
image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)
idling; lazing; slovenly; flirting; philandering; womanizing
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
rough; casual (clothing); rough; rough (sketch); draft
nonreligious wedding ceremony; civil wedding ceremony
to crowd (a house); to throng to (a door)
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
mysterious fish; strange fish
to be saved up (of money)
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
strong-willed; strong of heart
using all one's strength; using all one's might
older sister and younger brother
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
finding employment; getting a job
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date
inarticulate; clumsy with words; poor at speaking
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
business ability; business acumen
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)