with an extreme cold (i.e. temperature); lonelily; lonesomely; (acting) coldly (toward someone)
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
viewing as a problem; problematizing
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred
to hold fast; to protect to the end
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
admiration; being impressed (by)
virginity (of a male); virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
daytime; noon; broad daylight
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
distance in a straight line
along (wall, coast, river, etc.); alongside; following
complete set; all; everything
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation