to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
question; inquiry; enquiry
question; question (mark)
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
deadly serious; deadly earnest
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
still; even now; to this day
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
until now; so far; up to the present
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
direct connection; direct link
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
preliminary investigation; preparation
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
intelligence quotient; IQ
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
study; learning; tutorial
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
calm; composed; cool; quiet
detached; aloof; indifferent
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant