to pick out (with the fingers); to pull out; to throw out (e.g. of a bar); to drag out; to chuck out
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
handrail; railing; banister
to find fault with; to question
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
denial; negation; repudiation; disapproval
critical moment; do-or-die situation
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell
(not) a single person; (no) one
to fulfill one's responsibilities
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
innocent; not guilty; harmless
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
route; way; course; directions
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
half asleep and half awake; trance; dream and reality
older brother; elder brother
to burn (with jealousy, desire, etc.)
upper side (go, chess, othello board)
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
trauma (usu. psychological)
debut; initial stage appearance