difference (of opinion); strange; odd; different
mixed race; mixed parentage
unusual power; superpower; ability beyond that of humans
belief; faith; adherence; espousal
atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty
floor; dance floor; sales floor; floor (of a building); storey
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
approaching the enemy; (coming into) contact with the enemy; engaging the enemy
noisy; confused; uproarious
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
clerk; (bureau, post-office) staff
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
guard; sentinel; garrison
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares