defense; defence; safeguard; protection
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
to be born; to come into the world
participation; joining; entry
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
to get into trouble; to have troubles; to cause trouble; to break down
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
is that so?; I see; right; oh
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
scope; extent; scope (i.e. an optical device); scope (of a name binding)
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
greeting; a fine thing to say
anything and everything; just about everything
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
forbidding mentioning (something to others); imposing silence (on); ordering (someone) to keep quiet; hush money
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
phew; whew; huff; whoo; woohoo
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
about; on; regarding; per; for every
terrain; geographical features; topography
point worthy of note; good point; part worth seeing; (signs of) promise; good prospects (for the future)
the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
chance; opportunity; occasion
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet