what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
rare; uncommon; unusual; rare; lightly cooked
case (container); case (instance, situation); case
don't you think?; indicates question
to think too much; to be over-concerned
at once; immediately; right now
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
very fond of; more fond of than eating; so fond of that someone would rather not eat than go without; (lit.) more important than three meals a day
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
fate; destiny; predestination
instability; insecurity; crankiness
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
rationalization; justification
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
to read a kanji with a different pronunciation; to load (e.g. data on a computer); to read; to change the language or wording (of a provision, etc.); to apply a different term
sign; indication; omen; symptom
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to light; inquiring into
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
absence; disregard; indifference
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
every person; each one; everybody
assistance; backing; reinforcements
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say