to lie; to pretend; to feign; to deceive; to trick
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
as far as the eye can see
smooth (i.e. without problems)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
principal; head teacher; headmaster; headmistress
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
bubble on the surface of water; (coming to) nothing; naught; something short-lived
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to take back; to recapture
master thief; notorious robber
very careful; thoroughly prepared
occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
police officer; policeman; constable
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
eat shit!; fuck off!; fuck you!
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
vicious circle; vicious cycle
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
serious; severe; grave; acute
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in