reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
God only knows; it's anyone's call; heaven knows
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food; to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
about; concerning; related to; -ish
tearing someone in two by tying their legs to two carts moving in opposite directions (form of medieval punishment)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
first place (in a race); first to arrive; one suit (of clothes); one item (of clothing); putting on (formal clothes); wearing
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
not understanding; not knowing
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
a (single) moment; an instant
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
row of teeth; set of teeth; dentition
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
great; grand; (arch.) obstinate; (arch.) stubborn
to oil (e.g. chains, hinges, etc.)
skull (esp. weatherbeaten, used as symbol of death); death's head; cranium
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
to be kindled (fire); to be made
to accept; to receive; to agree
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager