performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
social conditions; phase of life; (sign of) the times; state of society
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
field; farm; stray (dog, cat, etc.); stranger (in an online multiplayer game); random player
authority; power; influence; (an) authority (on); expert
layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity
experiment; experimentation
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to wrinkle; to crinkle; to shrivel
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
to dry up; to shrivel (up); to go (completely) dry; to wither (of talents, feelings, etc.); to become desiccated (e.g. of ideas)
to die; to lay down life's burden
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre
split; division; break up
sect; denomination; school (e.g. of poetry)
rough (estimate, summary, etc.); broad; general; careless (e.g. work); sloppy; crude
highway; main road; the right road; internal medicine (in Chinese medical practice)