given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
how long; how far; how much
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
(artistic) accomplishments
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
making one's way through life; conduct of one's life
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
cold and heat; chills and fever
thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
(the path of spiritual) enlightenment
misleading; misdirecting; leading astray
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
difficult to ...; hard to ...
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
amazing truth; cardinal principle; key (to understanding)
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
to sacrifice oneself; to die a martyr
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation