how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
region; limits; stage; level
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
situation (turn of events) being unfavorable (disadvantageous)
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
already; now; no longer; not any more
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
bet; wager; stake; gamble
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
bending and stretching; flexing and extending
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
body; physical system; (the) person
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
after school (at the end of the day)