having not the slightest idea
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
to take by deception; to defraud someone of; to swindle someone out of; to cheat someone out of
history of; experience of
seeing and hearing; (from) one's own experiences
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to decline in price; to fall in price
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
ennui; languishing; feeling of exhaustion; lassitude; lethargy
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
to play a trick on; to cheat; to deceive; to dupe
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to happen suddenly; to take place unexpectedly
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
maze; labyrinth; inner ear