to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
indescribable; having no way to express
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
horse gait; way of walking (e.g. in martial arts, etc.)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
as time passes; with the passing of time; with time
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
to be injured; to sustain a wound
pair; the two; both persons; both things
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
observation; survey; watching
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; different name; other name
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
mountain forest; forest on a mountain; montane forest; mountains and forest
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly