strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
one-person show; one-woman show; one-man show; performing solo; monodrama
invisibly; secretly; privately
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
more than anything; above all else
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
(the) negative (e.g. pole); yin (in Chinese divination); hidden place; unseen part
to differ; to vary; to disagree
to turn completely into; to become completely
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
craftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
son of a bitch; piece of shit
witnessing; observing; sighting
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
already; now; no longer; not any more
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
innermost depths of one's heart
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
lord of a manor; estate steward
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)