by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
research; study; investigation
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
otherwise; or else; if not
to explain adequately; to be accountable
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
influence; effect; impact
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel; to jostle (with)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
large tree; big tree; huge tree
Moon; month; moonlight; (a) moon; natural satellite
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
scenery; scene; landscape
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
breath; breathing; bracelet
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
item; article; dish; course; finest item
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
succeeding; following; trailing; next
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
silver-gray hair; silver-grey hair; handsome grey-haired man; silver fox
finely chiseled (features)
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony