given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
in a day; in a brief space of time
unit; denomination; credit (in school); in units of (e.g. "in thousands"); in amounts of
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
weariness; boredom; tedium; tiresomeness
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
this is why; this means; it is the case that
inherent flavor; inherent flavour; natural taste; distinctive characteristic (of a person, work, etc.); peculiar quality; special ability
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
exquisiteness; charm; beauty; advantage; profit; gain
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
simmering; (boiling) gently
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
deep-seated grudge; hatred
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
power; might; authority; influence