to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
to be impatient for; to wait (anxiously) for; to eagerly look forward to; to long for
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
that; the matter in question
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
complete change; about-face
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
New World (esp. the Americas, but also Australasia); new world
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
general idea; concept; notion
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
game master (person who organizes and oversees a role-playing game); GM
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
surroundings; environs; circumference
several people; a few people