it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
same; similar; (just) like; equal
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
covering; protection; backing; relief
specialization; specialisation
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to lead someone around by the nose
that is to say; so that means
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
nothing but; none other than
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
difference; variation; difference
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
picking on somebody smaller than oneself; bullying the weak
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one