after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
function; facility; faculty; feature
operation (of machine); operating; running; working
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
maintenance; preservation; improvement
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
to trick; to cheat; to deceive
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
preference; priority; precedence
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to demarcate; to delimit; to divide (an area); to punctuate; to put an end to (e.g. a sentence); to insert pauses or breaks (e.g. when reading aloud)
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
true character; true heart; true spirit
index finger; forefinger; second toe
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
(on) land; ground; shore; track-and-field events
ball game (e.g. baseball, tennis, soccer)
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade