big fan (of something or someone); great fan
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
hateful; detestable; loathsome
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
business discussion; negotiation
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to stare back at; to look back at
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
certain; definite; clear; credible
gossip; corner of the mouth
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
present continuous tense; present progressive form
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
(written) contract; agreement
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way