to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
(personal) background check
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
in that way; thus; so; so?
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
had better ...; had better not ...
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
unusual; unconventional; mold-breaking; outside the box
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
newspaper stand; newspaper seller; paper carrier; newspaper reporter
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
to say; to be called; to do
story; tale; talk; discussion
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point