base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
perfect; perfection; perfect game
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
importance; emphasis; stress
massing (of troops); gathering
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
sound of the wind; voice of the wind
mistaking one person for another; (case of) mistaken identity
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
crocodile; alligator; (arch.) shark
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
children's song; nursery rhyme
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
election; selection; choice
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
investment; contribution; financing
written oath; covenant; pledge
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
(not) merely; (not) simply
asking would be rude; tasteless question
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
being about to cry; the verge of tears
gender; distinction of sex; sex
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
end (e.g. of report, document, paragraph, etc.)
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)