to express in a roundabout way
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted
simultaneous; all at once
quietly; slowly; gracefully
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to run through; to run past
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
root; origin; source; Ōmoto (religion)
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
choice; selection; option
everyone; everybody; ladies and gentlemen
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
price; cost; value; worth; value
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to become pale; to turn pale
not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
distant view; looking from a distance; being able to see a long distance; good long-distance vision; farsightedness
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
still (continuing); as ever; further
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at