what's the matter?; what's wrong?
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
how; in what way; how about
don't worry; no worries; never mind
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
myself; yourself; I; me; you
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
language of flowers; floriography; flower symbolism, e.g. red roses mean love
knowing; (an) acquaintance
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
caster; newscaster; news anchor; anchorman
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
at that time; in those days
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
honor; honour; credit; prestige
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
environment; circumstance
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little