defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
fancy restaurant; expensive restaurant
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)
shadow; shade; shading; nuance; shades of meaning; subtleties
to bring; to take; to bring about
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
production (e.g. play); direction
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
first-rate; finest quality; the best
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
session; jam session; jam
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
explanation; interpretation
really; truly; indeed; good grief
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
novel; original; new; innovative
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic