doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
type A (blood, influenza, hepatitis, etc.)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
scientific basis; scientific foundation; scientific grounds
tip-off (to the authorities); information (on); anonymous report
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
Swords and Firearms Control Law (1958)
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
going along voluntarily to be questioned by police
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
fruit knife; paring knife
what shape?; what type?; which model?; which blood group?
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
right in the middle (of); midst; height
to rise in esteem; to become popular; to rise in value (stocks)
fern (esp. species Gleichenia japonica); fernery
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
zip; ping; zing; zoom; whoosh
for your information; I'm telling you
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
(walking) stick; cane; wand
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
orchid; Netherlands; Holland
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...