idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
professor; teaching; instruction
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
admiration; being impressed (by)
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to discuss; to talk together
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
contract; compact; agreement
third day of the month; three days
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to change completely; to change suddenly
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
commander; general; leader
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar