and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
thank you very much; I'm sorry; excuse me
political thought; political philosophy; political idea; idea about politics
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
knowing; (an) acquaintance
one person; another name; nickname; alias
common (of objects, abstract things); usual
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
at the last moment; this late in the game
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
treasurer's report; financial report
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
member of a (school) club who does not partake in the club's activities
true state; actual condition; reality
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
diligent; hardworking; healthy; fit; (arch.) faithful; (arch.) devoted
devoted; self-sacrificing
voice training; vocal exercises
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
training; drill; practice; discipline
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
just one person; only one
number of (large) animals
making the numbers balance; fixing the numbers; number-juggling; making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority)
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
to sieve; to sift; to winnow; to screen (candidates)
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust