to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
form; method; system; formula
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
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.)
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
motorcycle; motorbike; bicycle
corridor; hallway; passageway
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
womanly; ladylike; feminine
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
to increase; to add to; to augment
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy