but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
actual state (of things); real state; live; on-the-scene; reporting live; live coverage
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
dullard; indecisive person
stupidity; silliness; asininity; imbecility; dim-wittedness
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
time; hour; period; class
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination