to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
history; pedigree; lineage
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
half and half; fifty-fifty
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
indicate reason; infers some protest
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
prime minister; premier; chancellor
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
vague recollection; faint memory
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age