to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
standard equipment; standard feature
such; this sort of; like this
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
willpower; energy; vitality
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
route; way; course; directions
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
journey; course; itinerary; stroke (of a piston); throw (of a switch)
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
deep inside; innermost place
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means