kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks (drink)
(land) with a thump; slumping (of something heavy); (lying down) with a flop; effortlessly (throw onto); roundishly (shaped; of something large)
same type; same model; isomorphism; homotypy
wound (suffered in a fight)
stone (of a fruit); pit; core (of an organization, team, etc.); nucleus; nuclear weapons; nucleus (of an atom); nucleus (of a cell)
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
fixed interval; fixed period
underground space; subterranean space; subterranea
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
aspect; phase; condition; modality
to blow out; to spout out
water spirit; water nymph; naiad
angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug
group; party; team; squad; section
to be hesitant; to feel timid
(something) so small; so little; trifling
being very busy; busyness
to step forward; to take a step forward
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
mimicry; mimesis; camouflage
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
temple bell; hanging bell; funeral bell
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
to clamber; to climb with hands and feet; to crawl up; to creep up
not yet known; unknown; strange
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
the whole area; the entire region; all parts (of); the whole field (of study); every field; the whole gamut
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything