have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
stinging (barbed) words; harsh language
one's previous life; previous existence
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
from outside; from the side
to get on well with (someone)
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
overnight guest; house guest
dial (e.g. telephone, radio, clock, gauge)
to encloud; to make dim; to make dull; to tarnish; to obscure; to darken
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
white-naped crane (Grus vipio)
transportation expenses; travel expenses; fare (train, taxi, etc.)
contrived; false-sounding
plastic (usu. of bags); vinyl
tenth day of the month; ten days
to leave to one's imagination
counterclockwise rotation; anti-clockwise rotation; CCW
to grow; to develop; to grow up
for crying out loud!; for chrissakes!; denotes shock at ignorance
left back (corner, etc.); on the left and at the rear; left-hand side and at the back
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
natural airhead; person prone to making silly mistakes