of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
rather; better; instead; if anything
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
to look forward to something
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
results; record; grades; marks
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
indicate reason; infers some protest
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
near oneself; close to one; familiar
to ask a question; to ask questions
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
to attract attention; to come into the limelight