vitality; energy; dynamism
sublime; noble; high-minded
to be confused; to be baffled; to be dumbfounded; to be bewildered; (lit.) to be bewitched by a fox
as if nothing had happened
indescribable; exquisite; inexpressible; indefinable
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
sudden and unexpected; coming out of nowhere; out of the blue
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
excursion; field trip; school trip
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
convention; tired tradition; old custom
to breathe (heavily); to pant; to gasp; to live
equal amount; same quantity
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
personal history; background; career
(for the) first time in one's life
action committee; executive committee
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
silent; quiet; solemn; softly; quietly; solemnly
constant; persistent; indecisiveness; usual; normal
commencing with; including
remark; statement; discourse
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
things to note; matters that require attention; important points; considerations; precautions; suggestions
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
instruction; direction; briefing
to manage something successfully; to be successful
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
government and people; government and private sector; public and private sector
bid rigging; collusion (on contract bidding); (illegal) price-fixing agreement; consultation; discussion; conference
one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)