to be surprised; to be astonished
beginning; outset; first; onset
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
commandant; commanding officer; general
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
it is I who should say so
Alright (Kendrick Lamar song)
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
due form; official; formality
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to fight against; to oppose; to face
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
in proportion to; just as much as
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily