to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
both armies; both teams; both sides
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
don't you think?; indicates question
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
temporary; transitory; short-lived
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to succeed (in doing); to manage to do; to accomplish; to carry off; to pull off
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
means; way; method; measure
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
makeshift; stopgap; temporary expedient; temporary solution; band-aid
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert