layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
to lend an ear to; to listen to
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
clear; precise; definite; distinct
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
classification; categorization; sorting
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
single word; a few words; brief comment
this for sure; certainly is
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
essence; true nature; substance; reality
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
hitting (a ball with a bat, racket, golf club, etc.); batting; batted ball; struck ball
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
practical; pragmatic; hands-on; nuts and bolts
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
both hands; both arms; ten
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)