easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
each nation; many nations; many countries
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
reason; cause; circumstances
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
should; must; -able; probably; likely
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
way out; means to escape; escape route
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
while; even though; despite
failure; mistake; blunder
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity