to get twisted; to get warped; to get distorted; to twist; to warp
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
correction (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform; straightening (of teeth)
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
older sister and younger brother
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
evaluation; appraisal; assessment; judgement; estimation; criticism
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
chivalry; chivalrous spirit; helping the weak and fighting the strong; yakuza
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
eye for people; ability to judge character
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
having no idea; having no clue
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
together with; same; both; all; including ...
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles