something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to be at a loss for words; to be speechless; to be dumbfounded; to be struck dumb
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
one's share; one's portion
plain; field; hidden (structural) member; wild; lacking a political post
cost of a ticket; price of a ticket
racing (an engine); idling (an engine); going in circles (esp. argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels
establishment; settlement
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
each and all; every single one; everybody
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
judgment; judgement; discernment
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
proposal; offer; request; application
unskillful; childish; immature; naive; artless; clumsy
shortsighted; narrow-minded
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
the East; the Orient; (East) Asia; Japan
that's a different matter; that's a different story
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to practice magic; to practise magic
plural; multiple; several
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
four times; four colour process printing (color); CMYK printing
telephone call; telephone (device)