complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
just because; even if; even though
forcibly; against one's will
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
sly; cunning; sneaky; miserly; mean; stingy
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
fit for use; available; operational; practicable; usable
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
observation; survey; watching
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
parallel world; parallel universe
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
large family; extended family
to care for someone; to look after someone
covering; filled in; complete; total; cliched; clichéd; plaintext
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
deep psyche; unconscious mind; depth psychology
head office; main office; main store; this store; our store
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
(made of) stone; stone-built
the one before last; two generations, etc. previous
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
assortment; product lineup
hardware store; DIY store; home improvement retailer
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
necessities; necessary article; requisite; essentials