just friends; no romantic interest; (lit.) no pulse
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
blindness; blind (e.g. love, faith); reckless
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
you (plural); all of you; you all
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
course (e.g. of lectures); academic university unit (professor, lecturers, etc.)
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
genuine article; real thing; real deal
parking area; parking lot; rest stop; service area
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
to live; to reside; to inhabit
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
borrowing without returning
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured