sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
impassioned speech; fervent speech
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to be conspicuous; to stand out
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
number of words a person speaks; number of dependents; number of mouths to feed; number of shares, items, applications, etc.
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death