to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
journal; magazine; periodical
editor (in publishing, etc.)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to be found; to be discovered
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
most recent work (e.g. book, film, etc.); latest work; latest offering
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
finding employment; getting a job
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
depending on; dependent on
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
power; might; authority; influence
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
planning; project; plan; design
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
resuming work after the New Year's vacation; first time that one works in the year
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while