mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
to incorporate; to work into; to insert
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
name recognition; established reputation
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
fate; destiny; predestination
unable to back out; unable to withdraw; unable to stop; unable to compromise
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
waiting to see one's opponent's move before doing anything (e.g. as a disallowed act in rock, paper, scissors)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
(sense of) reality; realness; realism; authenticity; viability
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
fee paid to performing artists, etc.; appearance fee
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
contriving (to raise funds, to find time, etc.); working out (a solution)
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
instability; insecurity; crankiness