even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
advance; moving forward; progress
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to get the hang of; to learn the secret to
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
pure gold; solid gold; fine gold
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
loveable; very likeable; like very much
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close