to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) someone down (esp. with sexual connotations)
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
hair (on the head); (a) hair
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
beautiful woman with cold, standoffish air
belligerent attitude; readiness to fight; belligerence
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
so; therefore; and; (and) then
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
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 challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious