bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
technique; art; skill; move
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
difficult to ...; hard to ...
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
grasp; catch; understanding
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
depending on the ...; to depend on the ...
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
drinking party; get-together
practice; practising; experience
kindergartener; preschooler
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
cartoonist; comic book artist; manga artist; manga author; mangaka
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
media franchising; media mix (advertising strategy); mixed media
on the occasion of; at the time of
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
final; eventual; ultimate
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened