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
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
it can't be helped; so it goes
conditional; qualified; with conditions attached
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
holding out a little longer
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
fragment; small piece; scrap; shred (e.g. of emotion); trace; bit
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
conventional phrase; stock phrase; cliché
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
I shouldn't say this, but
to devote all one's energies; to give one's everything; to put in all one's effort
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
(in) the air; midair; sky; (empty) space
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
salon; saloon; sarong; saron (musical instrument)
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
unsafe; insecure; careless; dangerous; incautious; imprudent
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to feel depressed; to be down
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
(financial) settlement; squaring accounts; liquidation; ending (a relationship); breaking up (with)
interest (on a deposit, loan, etc.)
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand