(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to amuse oneself; to make merry
one's post; place of work; workplace
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
if you think about it; come to think of it
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
such; like that; that sort of; very
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
beginning; outset; first; onset
single word; a few words; brief comment
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
self-consciousness; self-awareness
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
deliberation; (thoughtful) consideration; to consider a matter carefully
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
fuse; pilot light; cause (of a war, argument, revolt, etc.); origin; trigger
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
too much; excessively; too
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to be embarrassed for a reply
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial