decision; determination; resolution
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
practical question; practical problem; practical matter
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
settlement; solution; resolution
practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)
innocence; mind free of obstructive thoughts; detachment; insentient; pestering (someone for money, etc.); asking
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
encompassing; covering (exhaustively); including (all of); comprising; comprehending
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
several years; a few years
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
feeling startled; getting a shock; prank; practical joke
great success; huge success
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
the clouds look menacing; things don't look good
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
prejudice; bias; distorted view
equality; impartiality; evenness