replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
avoiding or dodging responsibility
synchronization; synchronized swimming
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
to repent; to be penitent
atonement; the Atonement (of Jesus Christ)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
word root (the smallest portion of a larger word that holds meaning)
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
punching bag (boxing); training bag; sandbag
when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
sleeping pill; sleep medication
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
quacking; cackling; loudly (snore, complain, argue, etc.); noisily; with a buzzing sound (e.g. speaker); with a crackling sound
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
person in charge; senior staff; manager; chief; head
one's (official) authority; power
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor)
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to hang up; to hoist; to denounce; to subject someone to a kangaroo court