even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation); unable to read the room
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
closure (of a road); suspension of traffic; Road Closed; No Through Road; closed to traffic
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
caller; visitor; company; guest
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
end; close; conclusion; termination
single word; a few words; brief comment
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
system; lineage; ancestry; group (e.g. of colors) (colours); family (e.g. of languages); close (evolutionary) relationship
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to have the privilege of doing
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
occurrence; happening; incident; event
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder