it's none of your business; it's not your concern
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to be hurtful; to resonate emotionally (with one)
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
animated TV show; cartoon
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
large amount of money; great cost
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
man of the hour; woman of the hour
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
slander; calumny; defamation; libel; abuse
classmate; graduates in the same class; wrestlers who began their professional careers in the same tournament
new book; new publication
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
public telephone; pay phone
to telephone; to make a phone call
living in obscurity; lying low; remaining unnoticed
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
planning; project; plan; design
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
adverse circumstances; adversity
to be discouraged; to shrink from