chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
in accordance with; according to
to fight against; to oppose; to face
some people; a few people; several people
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
ingredient; component; composition
powerful medicine; strong poison
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
study; diligence; discount; reduction
crude tactics; smattering of knowledge
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
to begin; to set about; to start
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
flour; meal; powder; dust
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
admiration; wonder; astonishment
continuously; throughout; in succession
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete