objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to take a breath; to take a short rest
parting; separation; farewell
to be needed; to be wanted
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to go out and away; to leave
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
dead of night; shades of night; black of night
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy