to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
bolt from the blue; unforeseen event; complete surprise
musical composition; melody writing; song writing
something; some kind of; for some reason
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
jokingly; in the form of a joke
arrow (symbol); (romantic) interest (for a certain person); direction (of one's attention, etc.)
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to look forward to something
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
stimulating; exciting; provocative
playing (music) by ear; transcribing (music) by ear
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
chopping block; springboard for discussion; draft proposal; tentative plan
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
general idea; concept; notion
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start