some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
meaning; significance; sense
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
very popular; highly favoured
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
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
scattering; diffusion; spread (e.g. signal across the spectrum)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
to make a splash; to evoke a response; to meet with a reaction
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
very; extremely; excessively
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of