the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
the opposite sex; isomerism
(not) even once; (not) ever
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
cobia (Rachycentron canadum); sergeant fish
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
imagination; supposition; guess
tight skirt; straight skirt
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
feeling; sense; impression
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
question; inquiry; enquiry
question collection; problem collection; problem set; workbook
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who