to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking
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
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
(personal) background check
why; how; for what reason
point worthy of note; good point; part worth seeing; (signs of) promise; good prospects (for the future)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
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 ...
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
unusual; unconventional; mold-breaking; outside the box
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
newspaper stand; newspaper seller; paper carrier; newspaper reporter
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
prescription; statute of limitations; lapsing with time (e.g. of an obligation); no longer standing (e.g. of a promise); ageing; aging
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility