doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
don't you think?; indicates question
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
first meeting; first interview with
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
nice; likeable; desirable
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
club activities; extracurricular activities
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive