to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
please (give me); please (do for me)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
to become better; to improve
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
unfortunately; regrettably
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
magic sword; cursed sword
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
polish; grinding; sharpening
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic