and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
frame (e.g. of film, panel in a comic, etc.); scene; time block (e.g. of a class schedule)
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
pointing out; identification
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
perfect; complete; flawless
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
at least; at most; (even) just
any more; any further; any better; any longer
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to be too late; to be too slow
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
all; entire; whole; altogether
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)