root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
to transfer (trains); to change (bus, train); to change (to another ideology, party, company, etc.); to switch (to a different system, method, etc.); to move on to (e.g. a new love interest)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
disclosure; exposure; revelation
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
windy; windswept; receive harsh treatment
spreading; infesting; running rampant
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
obedience; submission; resignation
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
spirit of study (inquiry, enquiry); (having) an inquiring mind
in all respects; in every way; whatsoever
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
to want something desperately; to want something (so badly one can taste it)
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
preliminary test or trial; tryout
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
sympathy; compassion; pity
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising