middle-aged couple; middle-aged husband and wife
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to spend time (on doing something)
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
yellowish; tinged with yellow
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
sitting in circle; round straw mat
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
being too late; losing one's final chance
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
bygones; the past; past event
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
violence within a (student) sect; internal strife
objection; dissent; protest
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
firm; strong; solid; stable
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
monthly fee for common areas of an apartment building (lighting, etc.); condo fees
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
trust; confidence; credence
(college) president; secretary-general