seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
failure; mistake; blunder
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
don't worry about it; forget about it
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
from the beginning; from scratch
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll