to be able (to); to be possible (to)
trivial; not amounting to much
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
only; merely; but; no more than
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
going down; fall; knocking down (in boxing); flooring; being out of action (due to illness, exhaustion, etc.); being down (e.g. with a cold); going down (of a computer system, server, etc.)
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
renewal; update; innovation; improvement
provisional; temporary; tentative
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
match; game; bout; contest
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
violent explosion; bursting
(sudden) complete reversal (of plot); unexpected twist (at end of story)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
number one; first; best; most; game; round
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down in boxing); count (of radioactivity)
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause