serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
tedious; boring; being fed up with
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
queen (consort); empress (consort)
in person; personally; directly
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
if it is (the case that ...)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
choices; alternatives; options
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
attendance; presence; appearance
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
victory is mine; with this, I'll win
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that