finding employment; getting a job
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
near oneself; close to one; familiar
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
elder sister; older female friend
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
on bad terms; at loggerheads
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
older sister and younger brother
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
rather; better; instead; if anything
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
change of occupation; career change
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
New Year's holiday; period encompassing the close of the old year and the start of the New Year
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
a few years ago; some years back
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
older sister; elder sister