to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
friction; discord; strife
socializing; getting on with people; personal relations
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. of the sun)
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
sense of values; values; value system
secondary; of secondary importance
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
competent; suitable; qualified
without trouble; easily; readily
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
managing (to raise funds, find time, etc.); contriving; scraping together (money); working out (a plan, solution, etc.); thinking out; devising
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
Cochin (breed of chicken)
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
school trip; field trip; excursion; long walk; excursion (on foot)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
inland districts; inland areas
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
charm; talisman; tally; sign; mark; fu