to jar; to grate; to make others uncomfortable
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca); Egyptian cucumber; loofah; loofa; something useless
order; reservation; order; sequence; order (of magnitude); architectural order
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
syringe; hypodermic needle; injector
poisonous; venomous; hateful; detestable; gaudy; garish
something; some kind of; for some reason
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
Lloyd's Register; Royce' (Hokkaidō confectionary maker)
side effect; adverse reaction
watchful waiting; careful supervision
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
to intervene; to stop (something)
seeming; pose; show; pretense; sham; mock
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
to knead well; to polish; to refine
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
on countless occasions; many a time
to play a central role; to take a leading part
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
however; having said that; but
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?