literally; to the letter; literal
not worth considering; out of the question
explanation; interpretation
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
to question again; to repeat a question (esp. a problematic point, or to verify understanding); to repeat a query
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
originally; by nature; from the start
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
inconsistency; discord; conflict; discrepancy; contradiction; failure
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
pointing out; identification
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
to paint (draw) a picture
returning from school; going home from school
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
writing implement; writing tool
came here; coming here; recently
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint
time; hour; period; class
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
multiple choice (e.g. question)
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
propelling pencil; mechanical pencil
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)