(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
originally; by nature; from the start
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
how long; how far; how much
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
consequence; outcome; result; blame
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
internal organs; intestines; viscera
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
out of control; uncontrollable