serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
hiding one's embarrassment
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
to be lacking in options; to be too few
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
main cause; primary factor
when it becomes; when it comes to
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
one more time; once more; once again
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
aforementioned; above-mentioned
rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs
ultimate; final; last; eventual
to keep a watchful eye on
with a (light) slapping sound
stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...