the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
to take great care (in doing); to pay attention; to be careful
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
reading too much into (what ... says)
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
thorough; exhaustive; complete
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
it's no joke; gimme a break!
digital voice recorder; field recorder
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
treating someone like a child
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
swift-footed; light-footed
trial of strength; test of one's strength (stamina)
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
rest; break; recess; intermission
town; city; municipal; urban
to chase; to run after; to pursue