though; notwithstanding; although
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
root; joint; base; crotch
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
ago; since; before; previous
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
shooting; firing; emitting; ejection; projection; injection
number of times; frequency; count
threat; intimidation; menace
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
to have a flag set (indicates the setting of a variable that determines, for example, how a game will end)