together (with); at the same time; in a lump
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
here and there; in places
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
cheerleading competition; cheering contest
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
young persons' association
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
genuine; authentic; true; real
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
talk; story; conversation
discussion; deliberation; thought; opinion
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
at least; at most; (even) just
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
the same as it was long ago; unchanged; traditional
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
society; public; community; social studies