such ... as; or some such
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
absentmindedness; dreaminess; simpleton; fool
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
personal security; personal protection; provision of a bodyguard
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
to order; to command; to appoint
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
finally; barely; only just; gradually
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
rough (behaviour, temperament, etc.); wild; rude; violent
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
old friend; familiar face
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
way; method; means; resource; course
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
aquiline nose; Roman nose; hook nose
to dry up (spring, pond, etc.); to run out
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances