root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
innermost depths of one's heart
to bud; to sprout; to arise; to begin to grow
understanding person; supporter
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
at; in; at; when; by; with
headset (for phones, etc.); headset (bicycle)
function; facility; faculty; feature
remote (work, device, etc.)
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
female high school student; isn't it obvious?; that's common sense
to call; to summon; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to buy
without touching; no touching; not participating in; not being concerned by; without being involved in
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
good impression; favorable impression
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
accomplishment; execution
conspiracy; collusion; complicity
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
unexpected; unlikely; terrible; awful; very; extremely