actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to blow off; to be blown off
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
while; during; while; although; all; both
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)