towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
inferior goods; faulty item
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
light color; light colour
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
small; fine; detailed; stingy
regulation; adjustment; control
severe; strict; tough; hard
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
beginning; outset; first; onset
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
research; study; investigation
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
demon; devil; -crazed person; -obsessed person; dreaded; terrible
miracle herb; sacred herb; herb with mysterious powers
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
established; fixed; prearranged; predetermined
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
blending ratio; combination ratio
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
hee hee hee; hi hi hi; chuckling; snickering
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial