to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
in unison; as one; united
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
to be helpful; to be useful
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
free ride (e.g. on train)
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
rainbow-colored; rainbow-coloured
neglecting; ignoring; paying no attention to; superior to (e.g. a professional); outdoing; outshining
extra-large; king-size; highest (priority, urgency, etc)
pendant (jewelry); pendant (light)
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
to be erected; to be built
postwar period; period after Second World War
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
battle royal; battle royale (genre)
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
way; method; means; resource; course
certificate; credentials; testimonial
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
front and back; inside and outside; two sides; duplicity; double-dealing; being two-faced
right behind; just behind; directly behind
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
it's been a long time; long time no see
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence