it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
this occasion; at this time; now
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
admiration; being impressed (by)
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
on the occasion of; at the time of
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
coast; shore; coastal waters; inshore waters; coastal area
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
existence; being; presence
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
transport; transportation; transit; conveyance
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
inland districts; inland areas
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
(on the) sea; surface of the sea
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
behind with everything; too late; reactive
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to take back; to recapture
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you