ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
to amuse oneself; to make merry
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
although I say; although one might say; although called
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
very important person; super star; super big shot
light novel; young-adult illustrated fiction
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
at that time; in those days
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
small point; knob; protuberance; aloneness; loneliness; solitude
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
isolation; being alone; being friendless
state of mind; mentality; psychology
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to encamp; to take up positions
that day; the very same day
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition