to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
ornamental writing (esp. initial letters); decorative lettering; fancy script
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
genuine article; real thing; real deal
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
just because; even if; even though
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
letter; missive; note; mail
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
had better ...; had better not ...
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
it's no joke; gimme a break!
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on