it's been a long time; long time no see
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
lovers talk; sweet nothings
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
before and after (e.g. photos)
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
the other day; a few days ago
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
help; assistance; service
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
school building; schoolhouse
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
and so; therefore; for that reason
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
tension; mental strain; nervousness
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
trauma (usu. psychological)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
gem; jewel; precious stone
changing one's image and becoming more social and extroverted upon entering high school
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)