difficult problem; challenge
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to pile up; to accumulate
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
exactly as stated; verbatim
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
contradiction; inconsistency
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
connection; relation; linkage
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
direct control; direct supervision
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
one's manners; one's attitude
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
accomplishment; execution
uncertainty; transiency; impermanence; mutability
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
scale; scope; plan; structure
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
being incident to; being accompanied by; being collateral with; being attached to
office job; clerical work
going to work (e.g. in the morning); coming to work
resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)