huh; I'll be damned; well!
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
different opinion; objection
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
way; method; means; (technical) specification
admiration; wonder; astonishment
upward glance; upturned eyes
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
gradation; gradation haircut; taper
to wear (multiple layers of clothes); to wear underneath; to dress up (esp. in formal clothes); to attire oneself (in); to break in (through repeated wearing); to wear in
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
(young and) innocent; naive; pure; fresh; artless; unsophisticated
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
government; government service; the bureaucracy; government post; government official
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
sooner or later; in due time; in due course
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie