noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to go past; to pass; to pass by
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
caller; visitor; company; guest
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
-less; lacking; non-existing
all present; all concerned; all of us
admiration; being impressed (by)
how many years; how long; what year
planned; scheduled; systematic
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
string instrument; stringed instrument
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
sword skills; swordsmanship
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
invitation; introduction; temptation
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary