then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to be touching; to be moving
plainly; clearly; vividly
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
composition; setting (of music)
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
heart; guts; nerve; central part
to speak; to say; to vocalize
mimicking someone's speech; imitating someone's way of speaking; mimicry
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
power outage; electricity outage; blackout; failure of electricity supply
one's own house; own; personal; autologous
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
cheap article; poor quality article
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
restoration; restitution; rehabilitation
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
during; for the duration of
without intermission for ten (long) years; with constancy of purpose for ten (long) years; in the same old rut for years on end
appearance; air; condition; state; form
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
rebuilding; reconstruction; re-erection
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
legislative bill; measure; agenda item
proposal; suggestion; motion; initiative
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
resolution; decision; vote
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record