to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
firm; unshakeable; resolute
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
to grow taller (of people)
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
love quadrangle; four-way relationship
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
sorry to trouble you, but ...; excuse me, but ...; pardon me, but ...
irrational (line of) argument
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to fray one's nerves; to wear out one's nerves; to frazzle one's nerves; to be a nervous wreck
fine performance; excellent acting
one act (of a play); scene; event
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
to get distracted; to jump off the track
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
actual state (of things); actual conditions; reporting live; live broadcast; Let's Play (playthrough of a video game with player commentary)
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
overseas student; exchange student
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
master; expert; brilliant move (in go, shogi, etc.); excellent move
carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
first match (in a series)
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
shyness; bashfulness; shame