public opinion poll; straw poll
human rights; civil liberties
one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
high efficiency; high performance
back off!; leave me alone!
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
visual novel; interactive fiction video game featuring a text-based story and mostly static graphics
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
to make (with great attention to detail); to produce; to craft; to build (something) into
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
health checkup; (general) medical examination; physical examination
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
bad condition; poor condition; disorder; failure; rupture; breakdown (e.g. of negotiations)
going back to sleep; sleeping in
cohabitation (esp. of an unmarried couple); living together
at some point in the past; at some stage
sexual act; sexual intercourse
sex life; sexual activities
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
company; friendship; association; (romantic) involvement; dating
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
foolishness; silliness; stupid conduct; idiotic behavior
dining; dining room; meal
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
vital; lively; energetic; vital signs
manager; administrator; landlord; root (user)
separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation