to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
loss; waste (e.g. of time); feeling of loss; Los Angeles; L.A.
joining a company; getting a job with a company; starting work at a company
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
completion; perfection; accomplishment
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
cannot help (laughing, feeling sympathy, etc.); cannot hold back (tears, anger, etc.); cannot suppress
remaining silent; keeping secret
to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
voluntary questioning (by the police); voluntary interview
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
just like; exactly like; as if; (do) just like ...; (be) virtually like ...; as if it were ...
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
close to the wall; alongside the wall
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue