long distance relationship
long time; long interval; for quite some time
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
in addition to that; furthermore; moreover; by; with
to collect (e.g. one's thoughts); to get in order
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
isn't it (that) different (from usual, from what one could expect, etc.)?; isn't that wrong?; no, that's wrong; it's not like that; that's not the case
successfully; nicely; skillfully
return; reaction; recovery; return (from a procedure)
ceremony held at the end of a school term; end-of-term ceremony
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft)
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
to drive (something) into; to strike into; to throw into; to toss into; to mix; to wear (a sword)
stipulation; prescription; normal (unit of normality); compulsory exercise (in gymnastics); compulsory routine
dangling; hanging; suspended; pending; half done; in limbo
to buy in quantity; to buy a lot (of); to stock up (on); to lay in
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
ebook; e-book; electronic book; digital book
air of seniority; patronizing attitude
slight superiority (in knowledge, experience, ability, etc.); being slightly older
security police; special police; special; TV special; 78-rpm record; standard play (VHS recording speed); SP
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom
very bad condition; (in) terrible form; serious slump
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
over-the-counter sales; selling over the counter
salesperson; shop assistant; hawker; (arch.) male prostitute
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited