to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
ringtone (of mobile phones, portable phones, cellphones, etc.)
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
confections; sweets; candy; cake
screen name; username; handle
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
the other day; lately; recently
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
photographer; cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer
(one's) gaze; line of sight; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (to obscure their identity); eye censor bar
please (give me); please (do for me)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
established practice; custom
question; inquiry; enquiry
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
specialist shop; shop specializing in a particular type of product
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
I see; that's right; indeed
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
physical; relating to stamina; in terms of physical strength
timewise; temporal; chronal
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
victory or defeat; match; contest; game