mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
double helix (structure of DNA)
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
horn; antler; antenna; feeler; horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
two sly characters outfoxing each other
perfectly ordered; perfectly coordinated
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
the facts; the truth; the true state of affairs; in truth; in fact; in reality
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
monolith; large slab of rock
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to entrust (a person) with power of attorney (to do something for one)
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
in the event that it did not (or does not) exist; without
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
base (military, expedition, etc.)
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
starting (construction) work
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
academic study; academic research
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
reform; reformation; reorganization