to have a smattering knowledge of
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
and yet; though; when; in spite of
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
justice; fairness; impartiality
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
essence; true nature; substance; reality
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
another name; nickname; alias; synonym (taxonomy)
although there are many of them
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
colourless; colorless; achromatic; neutral (position); impartial
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
observation; survey; watching
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
classification; color coding; colour coding; color keying; colour keying; differentiation using different colors (colours)
naturally; not surprisingly; it should be appreciated that; understandably; as a matter of course; as is obvious