riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
second day of the month; two days
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
to issue a manifesto; to appeal
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
keeping oneself awake; fighting off drowsiness; method for keeping oneself awake
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
worst; worst-case (scenario)
after-treatment; post-treatment; post-processing; dealing with the aftermath
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
aimlessly; by chance; accidentally; casually; suddenly; unexpectedly
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to get blurry vision; to get bleary eyes; to get dim eyesight
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
third day of the month; three days
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned