because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
omen; sign; notice; indication
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
in succession; one by one
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
nuclear attack; nuclear strike
calm; composed; cool; quiet
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
stone (of a fruit); pit; core (of an organization, team, etc.); nucleus; nuclear weapons; nucleus (of an atom); nucleus (of a cell)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
besides; moreover; in addition; to make matters worse
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel
private citizen; civilian
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally