muscle-brain; meathead; hot-blooded idiot; person who charges in before thinking
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
extreme cold; intense cold; coldest season; midwinter
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
governor-general; governor; viceroy
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to pout (e.g. lips); to get nervous; to set one's nerves on edge; to raise (e.g. one's voice)
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing; one's work
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
compression; condensing; shortening; compression (of data)
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
power; might; authority; influence
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
minute; fine; detailed; subtle
culmination; acme; height; peak; ultimate; perfection
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
scale; scope; plan; structure
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
lightweight fabric or clothing; silk gauze; thin silk
profusely (esp. flowers blooming in great profusion)
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; perspective; angle
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced