(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
writable (e.g. a writable CD-ROM)
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
some people; a few people; several people
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
study; diligence; discount; reduction
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
function; facility; faculty; feature
the public; general public
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
to discharge (e.g. effluent)
the same kind; accomplice; partner
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
to avoid; to refrain from; to shun; to detest
with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly
recommendation (by others)
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
trust; confidence; credence
difference; variation; difference
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
with a friendly grin; smilingly
attractive body; nice-looking body
fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
it is I who should say so
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
popular person; favorite; favourite
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
watchdog; chaperone; watcher