difference; variation; difference
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
rather; better; instead; if anything
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
(some) more; even more; longer; further
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
how long; how much; to what extent
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
adds force or indicates command
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
long ago; already; a long time ago
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
choices; alternatives; options
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
double clutch (technique); dual-clutch (transmission)
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)