before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to speak; to say; to vocalize
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego; one's personal opinion; one's own idea
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
to hide; to keep to oneself
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
charmless; lacking charm; not adorable; unendearing; not very nice at all
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
periodic; regular; routine
serious look (on one's face); straight face
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
to take care doing something; to be prudent; to take no chances; to play it safe
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
movie; film; motion picture
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
enjoyment (of freedom, beauty, etc.); reception (of a right, privilege, rank, etc.); having
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
day after day; day by day
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
near oneself; close to one; familiar
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still