new ground (science, art, etc.); new front; new scope; frontier
to make a speech; to address
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
something like ...; something called ...
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
history; pedigree; lineage
(act of) building (temple, monument, etc.); erection
miraculous; wonder-working; magical
personage; person (deserving of respect)
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to select; to choose; to diagnose (an illness); to judge; to liken to something else; to regard as something else (e.g. to use another person as a mirror); to see someone off
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to think too much; to be over-concerned
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
careless; sloppy; faulty; using unreliable sources (in a piece of writing); piece of writing with unreliable sources or many errors
it is not (like that) either
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
fingerprint recognition; fingerprint authentication
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
to become sodden; to swell up; to become lazy
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
candid shot; unposed photo
dryer (esp. hair); drier; blower
manuscript; version; draft
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
to be conspicuous; to stand out
powerless; helpless; incompetent
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to support each other; to support one another