construction; establishment
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
materials; data; document
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
small factory in town; backstreet (small) workshop
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
employment (long term); hire
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character