bondage, discipline and sadomasochism; BDSM
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
offering a cup (of sake) in return
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
high-res; high resolution
chocolate-coated ice cream on a stick; Smack (soft drink); smack; heroin; sumac
need not; (not) have to; need not have; need not exist
configuration information
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
to lean against each other; to rely on each other; to depend on each other; to scratch each other's backs
harmless; innocuous; safe; benign
cheater; unfaithful person; adulterer
political rally; political meeting; political gathering
running aground; stranding; being disabled (of a tank, train, etc.); being put out of action
arcology (from architectural ecology)
unvoiced opinion; (opinion of the) silent majority; views which are not expressed
to have one's hands tied behind one; to be arrested