having not the slightest idea
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
to take by deception; to defraud someone of; to swindle someone out of; to cheat someone out of
experience; history; record; career
seeing and hearing; (from) one's own experiences
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to decline in price; to fall in price
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
ennui; languishing; feeling of exhaustion; lassitude; lethargy
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
to play a trick on; to cheat; to deceive; to dupe
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
little by little; bit by bit
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
maintenance; preservation; improvement
sudden and unexpected; coming out of nowhere; out of the blue
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead