(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
I see; that's right; indeed
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
reason; cause; circumstances
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
pointing out; identification
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
opinion; point of view; visual point
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
derailment; digression; deviation
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
the world in general; society; convention
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
bad influence; negative influence
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
arrest; apprehension; capture
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
honor; honour; credit; prestige