to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
high-level; higher-order; higher-order; higher-degree
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
initial value; initial condition; IV; initializing value; default value
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; with a pop (e.g. a cork being pulled out); with a plop; (fall) straight
good news; happy news; glad tidings
waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
right to execute (a file); execute permission
senior; elder; person older than oneself
final coat (of paint, plaster, varnish, etc.); finish; glazing; adding more of the same (of something negative, e.g. shame)
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
to get (very) cold; to get (much) colder; to feel very cold (of the body); to be chilled to the bone; to worsen (of relations, economic conditions, etc.); to decline
innermost depths of one's heart
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
great shame (endured in the public eye); deep embarrassment; profound humiliation; utter disgrace
hitting endlessly; beating up comprehensively
(going straight) from heaven to hell
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
unkindness; unfriendliness
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
conscious; deliberate; intentional
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
while surprised; suddenly
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day