that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
geostationary orbit; geosynchronous orbit
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
new word; neologism; newly coined word; newly introduced word (in a textbook); new word (to learn)
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
key word; key phrase; clue; keyword; search term; index term
general idea; concept; notion
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
owner; possessor; holder; carrier
meaning; significance; sense
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
to be conspicuous; to stand out
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
regular; standard; regular player (on a team); regular guest (on a TV show); regular (gasoline)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to win; to achieve; to gain; to obtain; to secure
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
naturalization; naturalisation
on the occasion of; at the time of
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
adopted daughter; foster daughter
on the other hand; at the same time
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; one's time (to act); one's chance
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate