to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
to rise in esteem; to become popular; to rise in value (stocks)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
to feel depressed; to be down
maximum; max; mux (multiplexor)
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
break in contact; not hearing from; having no communication with
passion; temper; irritability
to have luck on one's side; to get lucky; to have one's eyes bulge out of one's head (with surprise)
sow evil and reap evil; evil acts bring evil outcomes
to be doing; to be in the process of doing
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
dating back from now; ago
revelation; manifestation; appearance; expression (e.g. in molecular biology; protein expression or gene expression)
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
untraceable; long lost; one's whereabouts being unknown
job hunting; job searching
to have one's own way (against all reason); to push through an unreasonable idea
exhilarated; all smiles; tickled pink; pleased as punch
consolation money; compensation for breaking off relations (e.g. with a mistress); settlement
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
savings box; moneybox; piggy bank
desire for marriage; marriage aspiration; yearning for marriage
Dragon Quest, a.k.a. Dragon Warrior (RPG series)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
long and narrow; lanky; gangling; spindly
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
crisis prevention; crisis avoidance
to sprinkle (of rain, etc.)
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly