to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
secret; private; surreptitious
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
feeling keenly; fully realizing
menial; meanness; servility; abject
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
winter vacation; winter holidays
to abide (by the rules); to keep to the regulations
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
largest class; top category
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
price; cost; value; worth; value
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
depravity; corruption; degradation
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
this for sure; certainly is
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
racketeer; thug; rogue; bully; fixer