subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
for peace of mind; for conscience' sake; by way of consolation
offstage; backstage; behind the scenes
blouson; jacket gathered at the waist
perversity; perverse person; antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore; demon under the feet of temple guardian statues
(coat) hanger; hangar; hunger
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
to stretch; to reach to; to stand on tiptoe
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; to be crazy about something
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
to rock; to shake; to swing
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
on time; on schedule; punctually
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
contempt; derision; slight; disdain
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
identification; ID; identity
chip; microchip; chip (in poker, roulette, etc.); casino token; chip (shot); (wood) chip
looking good; standing out (in a particular context or setting)
manner of using one's hands
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
androgynous; gender-neutral
beautiful boy; pretty boy; handsome boy
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
tough guy; wild one; veteran (in a particular field); expert; person of surprising audacity; someone with a lot of nerve
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
seat allocation; fee paid to a performer (at a vaudeville hall); appearance fee
split; division; break up
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
opposite side; other side
to be discouraged; to shrink from
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car