just because; even if; even though
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
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
present continuous tense; present progressive form; ongoing; (currently) active; currently in progress
analogy; analogical reasoning; analogical inference; analogy
imagination; supposition; guess
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
amount of information; information content (information theory); Shannon information; surprisal
advantage; advantage (in soccer, rugby, etc.); advantage rule; advantage (in tennis)
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to take a breather; to take a break
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
abhorrent; abominable; detestable; ominous; inauspicious; unlucky