(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
yearned for; longed for; missed
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
good humour (humor); good mood
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
such; like that; in that way
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
scene; spectacle; sight; view
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
inside one's heart; in one's mind
regular customer; valued client
together; at the same time; same; identical
it's been a long time; long time no see
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)