still (continuing); as ever; further
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
site visit (auditors, public accountants, etc.)
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
how many people; a number of people
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
at the last moment; this late in the game
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to have full knowledge (of something); to know something thoroughly
how many years; how long; what year
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
whole face; all over one's face
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
shadow; shade; shading; nuance; shades of meaning; subtleties
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
matter of time; question of time
few decades; many decades; several decades
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
assertion; declaration; affirmation
region; limits; stage; level
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
workshop; studio; atelier
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
spirit world; underworld; the next world
be (that) as it may; having said that
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
distant; remote; isolated
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)