nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
failure story; horror story
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
nod; inclination of the head
180 degrees; complete change
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
because; for; the reason why is ...
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
independence of will or action; self-direction; autonomy; initiative; identity
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to triumph; to be elated with success
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
number of (large) animals
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
(set of) facial features; looks
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
the same as something was reputed to be
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
hunting; shooting; game; quarry
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem