like that; that way; thus
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)
to discuss; to find fault with; to criticize; to criticise
and yet; though; when; in spite of
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark (in kabuki)
(feeling of) identification; sense of unity
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
persecution complex; paranoia
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to grimace; to make a wry face
that; the matter in question
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
game of make-believe; child's play; pretend play
acting as a group; doing something together (in a group); collective action
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
at least; at most; (even) just
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy