to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
different thing; another question; different case
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
the other day; a few days ago
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
witnessing; observing; sighting
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
flaring up; bursting into flames
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
long ago; a long time ago; already
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
weeding out; elimination (e.g. of unneeded employees); culling; selection (e.g. natural selection)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to some extent; to a certain extent