to get one's head around; to think about
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
throne; (the place of) a nobleman's seat
euphoria; eudemonia; euphoric
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
password; watchword; motto; slogan
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
streamline shape; aerodynamic shape
composition; constitution
English Speaking Society; English Study Society; English conversation club
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
making an attempt; trial run
overcoming; conquering; surmounting; getting over
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
to dart away; to dart off; to gallop away
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
bending; curving; warping (of feelings, logic, etc.); distortion; refraction; inflection
pole; climax; extreme; extremity
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
wooden doll; blockhead; good-for-nothing
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
cabriole leg (of a table, chair, etc.); stealthy footsteps; walking silently
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration