recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
(feeling) impatient; irritated; irritating; frustrated; frustrating; vexed
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
competent; suitable; qualified
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
cabbage roll; stuffed cabbage
private secretary; flunky; someone who is always following around someone of high rank; someone who carries a bag for someone; luggage carrier
to be transparent; to show through
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)