to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
genuine; authentic; true; real
(direct) hit; straight shot
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
to scatter away; to vanish
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
to lend an ear to; to listen to
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
clear; distinct; evident; definite
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
in good health; alive and well; going strong
sight (signs) of an aeroplane (airplane)
report; return (e.g. tax); statement; declaration; notification; filing
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
substitution; replacement; permutation; substitution; displacement
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
present (brought by a visitor); gift
to hide; to conceal oneself
single; simple; sole; individual; unitary
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
narrowness; being cramped; being almost full
another meeting; meeting again; reunion