the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
instability; insecurity; crankiness
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
hostility; antagonism; opposition
profitable plan; good plan
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
rather; sooner; preferably
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
seat at a table; place at a table
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to be the ruin of (a person)
bluff; false show of power; bold front
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to throw one's chest out; to hold one's head high
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
to do for (the sake of someone else)
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
ticktock; chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; dry and hard; (frozen) stiff; hidebound
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear