patterns of thinking; train of thought
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
by myself; in person; by oneself
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
little finger; pinky; little toe
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
superfine; extra-fine; extremely thin; extra-fine woollen yarn
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
external unit; external device
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline