match; game; bout; contest
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
single (record, CD, etc.)
my husband; one's family; family member
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
turning to the left; left turn
roadside tree; row of trees
footpath; walkway; sidewalk
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
incident; affair; happening; event
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
talk; recital; narration; topic
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
memories; recollections; reminiscence
weave; weaving; woven item
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
suspension bridge; rope bridge
opening (of a new road, railway, etc.); going into operation (e.g. telephone communication); beginning services; reopening (e.g. a road to traffic); resumption of services
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
like this; in this way; as you see