hesitation; indecision; vacillation
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
novel; story; (work of) fiction
to have troubles; to have concerns
chit; slip; ticket; voucher
(cash) register; checkout (counter); cashier
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
attendance (at school); going to school
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
to weigh on one's mind; to worry one; to be concerned about
time schedule; timetable; program
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
physical condition; state of health; shape
2nd day of the month; two days
clothes made from jersey cloth; cutsew
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction
strange; odd; peculiar; weird; bizarre; unusual
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to flare up; to burst into flames
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
snakeheads; Chinese criminal gangs, esp. for smuggling Chinese immigrants
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
cooperation; collaboration; help; support