simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
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
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to heap abuse upon (a person); to criticize strongly; to blast (someone)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
discipline; training; teaching manners
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
(on the) net; (on the) Internet; (on the) Web
personality; character; individuality; personhood
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
persistent; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
keyboard warrior; Internet tough guy
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
mouse (esp. laboratory); (computer) mouse; mouth
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk