to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
scriptwriter; playwright; scenario writer
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
appearing together; co-acting; co-starring
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
the five virtues; tripod; three or four-legged kettle stand; family crest in the shape of such an object
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to make an appointment; to make a reservation
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
ecstatic; ecstatically; splitting headache
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
control; management (e.g. of a business)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
in comparison to; rather than
participation; joining; entry; adherence
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
second; number two; runner-up
beginning; clue; starting point
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
not worth considering; out of the question
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to attract attention; to come into the limelight