practically

indeed, in fact, actually

virtually; practically; in practice; currently; presently

practice (as opposed to theory) / actual condition, actuality / status quo

sex, gender / (grammar) gender

high, tall / superior / 高価い: expensive

to plan, to make a plan, to plot, to lay out

a plan, planning, schedule, conception

height

(と〜) thinking that […] (with the next clause explaining that the truth is contrary to expectations)