implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
clear; precise; definite; distinct
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
concession; conciliation; compromise
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
sense of inferiority; one's weak point
three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)
counter for generations; epoch
portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
timid; faint-hearted; wimpish
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
touché; you've got me there
in the event that it did not (or does not) exist; without
to go ahead; to pull ahead
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
ability; capability; skill