discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
realistic; practical; feasible
slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
leaping; activity; leapfrog (over a problem); making a leap (e.g. in logic); making great strides; making rapid progress
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to start; to start up; to embark on; to get going; to commence
estrangement; neglect; alienation; casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
graduation ceremony; commencement
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still