to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
determination; resolution
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
crude wood (i.e. with many knots)
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
such ... as; or some such
to apologize; to apologise
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
meaning; significance; sense
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
to be in danger of; to be liable to
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
perfect; complete; flawless
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
universality; ubiquity; omnipresence; catholicity
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)