wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
the whole day; all the day
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
pessimism; disappointment
having said that; on the other hand
optimism; taking an optimistic view
Que Sera, Sera (song title); Whatever Will Be, Will Be
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
middle of the night; dead of night
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
hot-tempered; quick to take offense; quick to take offence; irascible; touchy
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
for example; for instance; e.g.
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
one's superior's anger; imperial wrath
going on about oneself; talking about oneself
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
repeatedly; to a tremendous extent
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
after staying up all night
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)