root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
based on; on the basis of
habit; behavior; behaviour; trait
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to have meaning; to be meaningful
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
unconnected; weakly related; alien; having little prospect of marriage
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
slow; clumsy; slow-witted; stupid
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
paranormality; anomalous phenomenon
truth; reality; seriousness; truth; printed style writing; star performer
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
general public; the masses
to make a speech; to address
large number (of); many; majority
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
name plate; name tag; label
registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription
code; program; code; regulation; code; symbol set; cord
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
lost child department; place to bring lost children to
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)