to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
though; notwithstanding; although
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
inspiration; afflatus; ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts, etc.)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
so; like this; in this way
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to use X as a selling point
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
production (e.g. play); direction
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire