it is not (like that) either
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
how should I know?; don't ask me
changing clothes; change of clothes
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
mental; spiritual; emotional
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
to examine someone's expression
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to go out and away; to leave
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to complain; to make a complaint
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)