5th day of the month; five days
self-deprecating; self-mocking
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
out of bounds; beyond the pale
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
imagination; supposition; guess
to rest one's chin in one's hands
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
the heavens; the skies; heaven; deva realm; ascending to heaven; death
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
personality; character; individuality; personhood
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
sincere; honest; faithful
single-minded (esp. personality or person); one-track mind
according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates
self-interest; selfish desire; greed
(not) even once; (not) ever
large amount of money; great cost
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
fundraising; collection of contributions; donating; donation; contribution
petty bourgeois; lower middle class
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to speak ill of; to disparage
bad; wrong; must not (do, be); should not; useless; no good; hopeless
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen