fast-talking; rapid talking
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
end; close; conclusion; termination
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
irreproachable conduct; good conduct; high morals
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
simply; merely; only; solely
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to talk; to chat; to chatter
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...