origin of a word; derivation of a word; etymology
to ask a question; to ask questions
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
light yellowish green; color of a freshly sprouted onion
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
emphasis; stress; main point; point of a lever where force is applied
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
notebook; account book; register
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to write down (what someone says); to take down dictation; to take notes (e.g. of a lecture); to copy out (a text)
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
oil; petroleum; kerosene; paraffin
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
distinction; differentiation; classification
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
time; hour; season; time of the year
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
encumbrance; burden; drag
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)