because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
support; backing; aid; assistance
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
power; authority; jurisdiction
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
minimum; at the very least
elementary level; beginner level
educational institution; school; academy; campus
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
of course; certainly; naturally
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
if you do this; if this is the case
clear; precise; definite; distinct
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
private tutor; coach; governess
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
branch (of a river); tributary; branch; offshoot; something not mainstream