that's true; of course; obviously
red eyes; bloodshot eyes; red-eye; red mullet (Chelon haematocheilus); facial gesture of pulling one's eyelid down and sticking out one's tongue
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
peerless; matchless; unrivaled; unrivalled; unequaled; unequalled
first meeting; first interview with
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
club activities; extracurricular activities
self-timer; delayed-action (shutter release)
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to not believe one's ears
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
product; produce; result; fruit
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of