extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
disturbance of mind; losing one's head; being upset; transition; changing; moving
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
distinction; differentiation; classification
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
for heaven's sake (Pete's, mercy's, etc.); for pity's sake; oh stop; lay off
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
aptitude; aptness; suitability
diagnosis; medical examination
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
Japanese pampas grass (Miscanthus sinensis); maiden silvergrass; zebra grass
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
superior; excellent; fine
arista; awn; (grain) beard
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
cross; crossed; cruciform
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
failed student; student required to repeat a year
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
cannot suppress one's anger; cannot stomach
besides; moreover; in addition
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
brewing; fermenting; arousing; causing; creating
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker