increase; multiplication; propagation; proliferation
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
saying no is also an expression of fondness; no often means yes; the lady doth protest too much
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
god of death; death deity; Death
one's best interests; one's own good
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism
pleasure trip; company (office) trip
growth period (in children)
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
construction; architecture (of buildings)
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
novel; original; new; innovative
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
automatic (e.g. door, gun, etc.)
remote control; remote operation
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
to bury; to embed; to implant
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
sound; noise; acoustics; reverberation; echo; audio
support; backing; patronage
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
objet d'art; item of artwork; object; curio
bipedal walking; walking on two legs