to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
curse; spell; malediction
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
in that way; like that; that way
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright
to knock down; to bring down
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
pent-up resentment; grudges and hard feelings
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
that day; the very same day
review (of learned material); revision
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
question; inquiry; enquiry
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
mock interview; practice interview
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
smooth (i.e. without problems)
job hunting; job searching
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
tentative decision; unofficial offer (esp. job offer); informal offer
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten