somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to sink (into); to get depressed
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
to take away; to carry off
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
sea of trees; broad expanse of dense woodland; abundant leafage
deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
metre; meter; meter; gauge
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
thought; consideration; thinking
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
dealing with; coping with
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival