to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
growth period (in children)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
all parts; various parts; every department
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
at least; at most; (even) just
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
platoon commander; section commander
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
firm promise; definite promise
future (usually near); prospects
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
compliance; conformance; adaptation; (immediate) response; (rapid) reaction
compatibility; conformance; fitness; adaptability
cavalry; mobility; maneuverability
main force; chief object; mainline
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
pre-war days; before the war
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate