present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
coincident with; while; simultaneously
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to face; to go towards; to head towards
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
unexpectedly; surprisingly
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
instant; moment; for an instant
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp