stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
a few years ago; some years back
two shot; photograph of two people (usu. male and female); photograph of a couple; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service that randomly connects two people for a conversation
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
respect and affection; love and respect
to reserve (for exclusive use); to charter; to book; to lend out completely; to lend out all of (something)
unable to understand (reason, motive, etc.)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
with a boing; with a sproing; with a crack; with a pop; (hitting) with vigour; with a kick
bulletin board system; BBS
manager; administrator; landlord; root (user)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
(Judeo-Christian) Sabbath
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
interest; rights; concession
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
anonymity; using an assumed name
separation of church and state
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
long (time that has passed); old (story)
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ