severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
war; battle; match; game; competition
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
performance of one's official duties
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
almost; roughly; approximately
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
(examination) failure; rejection; disqualification
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
application; request; petition
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
fourth day of the month; four days
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in