outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
stand-in; proxy; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to one's remaining ramen broth)
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
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 ...); (someone's) side
token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
clearing out people (from a room, etc.); ordering people to leave
thinking nothing of ...; undaunted by ...; in defiance of ...; in spite of ...; in the face of ...; ignoring ...
normal operation (of a train service, bus service, etc.); running normally; normal state of affairs; business as usual
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
fanfare; flourish of trumpets
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
to resound; to reverberate; to make a stir
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
notice; attention; observation
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
occasional; infrequent; rare
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
to faint; to lose consciousness; to be in a daze; to feel overwhelmed; to feel exhausted
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little