to be helpful; to be useful
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to rock; to shake; to swing
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
considerably; fairly; quite
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
humans and animals; humans and beasts; beast in human form
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
opposite side; opposition
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
deep affection; dear; beloved
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
form; shape; figure; visage
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
foolhardy; reckless; fearless
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
door; gate; opening; title page
several people; a few people
to tumble down; to roll down