to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
minus; negative (quantity); deficit; disadvantage; drawback; negative (ion, pole, growth, image, effect, etc.)
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
as before; as ever; as it was originally
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
convenient; handy; useful
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
journal; magazine; periodical
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
one's family (home) background (environment)
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
third day of the month; three days
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death