to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
contract; compact; agreement
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
that's the way it is; such is life
surrounding at a distance
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
feeling; sense; impression
curiosity of fear; urge to look at something frightening; wanting to take a peek at something unpleasant
to gather; to collect; to assemble
imagination; supposition; guess
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
party to a contract; subscriber; policy owner (insurance)
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances