speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
item; something that one "just has to have"
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
analepticum; restorative medicine
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
number one; first; best; most; game; round
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
selling off; disposal by sale; sale
such; this sort of; like this
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)