(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
relativity; relative; facing (e.g. a problem); confronting
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to be discouraged; to shrink from
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
emergency; extreme; great; extraordinary
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
high rating; good reputation
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair); to thin (hair); to reduce in volume
intoxication; being fascinated (by); being carried away (by); being enraptured (by)
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date
curtain; act (in a play); falling of the curtain; end (of a scene); end; close; case
looking or acting as if one owned the place
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
to smooth out; to straighten; to relax
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase