acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
The Velvet Underground & Nico
person being waited for; person who waits
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
emphasizing one's good qualities; presenting oneself in a favorable light; self-production (of an album, film, etc.)
indies; independent film, music, publishing, etc.
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
benjamin fig (Ficus benjamina); weeping fig; ficus
romantic film; love movie
ennui; boredom; listlessness; languor
suburban life; life in the suburbs
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
uncertain; unreliable; inauthentic; insecure
sexual relations; physical relations; carnal relations
coexistence; living together
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
Nicholls; Nichols; Nicolls
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
faction; branch; sect; denomination; branching off
proponent; exponent; advocate