self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
hotel charge; lodging expense
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
forcibly; against one's will
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
leading; guiding; commanding
guardian; protector; patron; parent
bull; bulldog; bulldozer; bourgeois; bourgeoisie
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
you (plural); all of you; you all
calvaria; area at top of head; parietal
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
pineapple (Ananas comosus)
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
traveling bag; travelling bag; suitcase
hello; good day; good afternoon
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
to redeem (from sin); to save
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; lazily
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management