by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
you could say; you might say; verging on the
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
shop; small store; business; firm
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
curiosity; inquisitiveness
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to throw one's weight around; to be puffed up
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
inside one's heart; in one's mind
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
correction; revision; compensation (e.g. to a pendulum)
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to speak; to say; to vocalize
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb