pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
perfect; complete; flawless
to give an impression; to make an impression
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
isolation; being alone; being friendless
popular name; common name; given name
superman; superwoman; Ubermensch (Nietzsche's ideal man of the future); overman
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
spell; charm; incantation; magic words
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
writing (an essay, prose, etc.); composition; formal writing with little real meaning
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
dream for the future; hopes for the future
senior high school student
mechanical pencil; automatic pencil; propelling pencil
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
emotional care; emotional support; caring for someone's mental well-being
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
at first; in the beginning; originally
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
so what!; who gives a damn?
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money); indicates that the action is directed towards the speaker; indicates that the object of an action arrives at or is received by the speaker
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
with a (sharp) creak; with a squeak; with a screech
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
programme; program; plans; arrangements
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
in the end; at the end of the day
propensity; tendency; inclination; deflection
depravity; corruption; degradation
true; real; genuine; proper; utter