temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
how dare ...; how could ...
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
lawfulness; propriety; reasonableness; appropriateness; legality; legitimacy
talk; recital; narration; topic
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
study; pursuit of knowledge
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
grip (of hand); grip strength
within the year; before the year is out
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
next year; next fiscal year
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to square one's shoulders
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)