to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
defense; defence; protection
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
the same; the said; likewise
study subject; course of study; department (university, etc.)
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
Japanese alder (Alnus japonica)
unicorn; narwhal; qilin (Chinese unicorn)
mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
globe-trotting; traveling (around) the world
head; brains; intellect; understanding
intelligence; discernment
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to be conspicuous; to stand out
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid