to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
to speak; to say; to vocalize
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
writing; composition; essay; sentence
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
to become famous; to go out into the world; to make one's way in the world; to appear
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
absolutely; positively; decidedly
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
great antiquity; old-fashioned; long ago
at that time; in those days
dispute; conflict; trouble; strife
platform; home; home base; home plate
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
examination method; method of investigation; search procedure
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)
words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology
social conditions; phase of life; (sign of) the times; state of society
writing (e.g. as a profession)
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship