even if; even though; although one might say; although called
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
how much; how many; to what extent
right in the middle (of); midst; height
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
tooth; teeth; tooth (of a comb, saw, etc.); cog; support (of a geta)
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
ahem; cough-cough; noise in lieu of a comment or contrary view
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
clearing one's throat; cough
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
following a single pattern; conforming to the same pattern; one-track; single-track; repetitive; predictable
(TV) comedian; performer (esp. of a traditional art); entertainer; talented person; accomplished person
distinction; discrimination
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
violence within a (student) sect; internal strife
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
drama; theatre; theater; play
good performance; good work; great success
script; screenplay; scenario
diminutive used with names, etc.; diminutive adjective ending
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
drill bit; drill; drill (practice); drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus)
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
to discuss; to talk together
chance; opportunity; occasion
equal (distribution, treatment, level, etc.); even; uniform
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
individual; private person; personal; natural person
out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat