even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
clear; precise; definite; distinct
though; even if; whether ... or ...
classification; categorization; sorting
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
personal affair; one's own affair
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
exaltation; emotional uplift
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
simmer; bubble out; flow out
outlet (e.g. for water or gas); market (for something); outlet (e.g. for excess energy); vent (e.g. for emotions)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
expansion; swelling; increase; growth
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
way; method; means; resource; course