dullness; slump; stagnation; inactivity; depression
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
inconstant; unchastity; unprincipled
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
development project (program, programme, plan)
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
business person; operator; carrier (telecommunications, transport, etc.)
that is to say; so that means
devotion; attachment; infatuation
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
advocate (of a theory or principle); ideologist; -ist (i.e. adherent to a belief system); (arch.) socialist; (arch.) communist
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
very much; very many; more and more
surface of the earth; ground surface
heaven and earth; top and bottom
to read (a person's) physiognomy
to manifest itself; to manifest oneself
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
friction; discord; strife
check; restraint; oppression; suppression
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
to make one's heart flutter
stone (used for throwing)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
after a long time; for the first time in a while
healthy; sound; wholesome
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
starting point; point of departure
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart