to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
to hit hard; to strike hard
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
difficult to hear; indistinct; hesitating to ask; awkward to ask; unpleasant to hear; painful to listen to
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
to let one's actions do the talking; to lead by example; to walk the talk
overseas student; exchange student
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
or; otherwise; furthermore; also; (arch.) perhaps; (arch.) by some chance; (arch.) that being said
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
making different (comic) faces, esp. using small props
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
rational; logical; coherent
dark and desolate; forlorn
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
pain of love; love troubles
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
(in the same way) as before; as always
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
unconditionally; as a rule
to think too much; to be over-concerned
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account