actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
scientific basis; scientific foundation; scientific grounds
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
how many years; how long; what year
a considerable number; a fair number
to be transparent; to show through
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
present age; present day; contemporary; modern era; modern times; contemporary era
revelation; manifestation; appearance; expression (e.g. in molecular biology; protein expression or gene expression)
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
then; and (then); in that case; if so
the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
local; localized; partial; topical (application)
magazine; journal; periodical
article; news story; report; account
overall; general; as a whole
fabrication; made-up story; sham; hoax; put-up job; frame-up
very likely; very probable
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
to play a central role; to take a leading part
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
local (rain, distribution, outbreak, etc.); localized; regional; isolated
shaking; shake; unsettledness; instability; existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify