motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to be under control; to burn down; to decline; to drop; to wane
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
pump-priming; rousing; stimulation
to call in; to invite; to bring in
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
meaningless or stupid turn of phrase that at first glance resembles a wise saying; silly saying; nonsensical proverb
to watch steadily; to stare
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
just one person; only one
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
(one) could even say that
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
to be possible; to be likely; to be probable
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
assertion; declaration; affirmation
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
mask; disguise; guise; mask
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
paper doll to which children pray for fine weather (usu. white, and shaped like a Buddhist priest)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)