at first; in the beginning; originally
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
way of talking; speaking style
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
in the same manner as before; the same as always
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
person one is dating; significant other; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend
type A (blood, influenza, hepatitis, etc.)
to state; to express; to mention
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
type B (blood, influenza, hepatitis, etc.)
egoistic; self-centered; selfish
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
cooking expert; culinary researcher
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
change of occupation; career change
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
had better ...; had better not ...
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try