to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
appearance; air; condition; state; form
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
and yet; though; when; in spite of
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to want; to wish for; (arch.) to request; (arch.) to demand; (arch.) to seek; (arch.) to search for
slimy; slippery; greasy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
not yet known; unknown; strange
very interesting; of great interest
tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)
such; like that; that sort of
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
ancestor; forefather; foremother
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
research; study; investigation
observation; survey; watching
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
unimpressive; unimpressed
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
to ascend; to go up; to climb
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to keep an eye on; to take care of
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
phew; whew; huff; whoo; woohoo
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to pass (of time); to elapse