argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
to win the prize; to win the ring
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
second day of the month; two days
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
concession; conciliation; compromise
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
court (of law); courtroom
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate