where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
one by one; one after another; successively
dullness (esp. of the skin); lack of luster; dirt; soil; contamination
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
positive thinking; optimism
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
moaning; muttering; complaining
something to wear; clothes
positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)
now that you say that; now that you mention it
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
blood relationship; blood relative
not counted (in the score); not tallied
memories; recollections; reminiscence
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
success; prosperity; boom
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
cannot be compared with; no match for
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
dressing up; wearing fancy clothes
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances