some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
beautiful woman with cold, standoffish air
so; like this; in this way
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
and; thereupon; because of that
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
stereo (sound); stereo (player, set); stereo; stereophonic
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to die; (lit.) to become earth
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
power map; power structure; power relationships
to crawl out of; to creep out of
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
Gothic Lolita (type of fashion style)
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to attack; to assault; to assail
very much; exceedingly; extremely
government; administration
unidentified flying object; UFO
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command