for a while; for some time; for a period
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
school district; school area
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe
general public; the masses
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
to be silent; to say nothing
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
tedious; boring; being fed up with
boastful speech; bragging
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
loser; defeated person; the defeated
one cause; one reason; one factor
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
one lump; one body; one group
to start; to start up; to embark on; to get going; to commence
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
wide difference; a world of difference