to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
utter fool; complete idiot; absolute moron
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
little by little; bit by bit
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
day by day; every day; by the day
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
quite; utterly; really; completely
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
thinking back now; looking back
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
mixture of fact and fiction; half-truth
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to be disgusted with; to run out of patience; to fall out of love
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
together with; same; both; all; including ...
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
courteous; decorous; polite