variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
by means of; due to; because of; according to
averaging; levelling (off); equalization; standardization; balance
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
firm promise; definite promise
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to begin slipping or sliding; to make a start upon
don't you think?; indicates question
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
heaven and earth; top and bottom
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number