for the first time in one's life
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
at once; immediately; right now
large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
to thrust away; to send flying
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to become scared; to have an attack of nerves; to have a yellow streak; to chicken out; to run out of courage
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
for better or worse; luckily or unluckily
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
heating; application of heat
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to have a cross to bear; to carry a heavy burden
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
restoration to life; coming to life again; reformation; rehabilitation; recycling; reclamation; playback
pride; dignity; self-respect
I don't give a damn; I wouldn't know; that's got nothing to do with me
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat; home page (of a website)
next year; next fiscal year
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
use; utilization; utilisation; application
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
to suffer mentally; to be in emotional pain
war neurosis; combat fatigue; battle fatigue; shell shock
called; known as; that; to say
recuperation; medical treatment
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
does not; can not; will not
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend