original and copy (of a document); principal and vice- (e.g. chairman and vice-chairman)
periodic check; periodic inspection; routine inspection
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
no objection; nothing to criticize (criticise)
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
at once; immediately; right now
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
genuine article; real thing; real deal
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to be late; to be unpunctual
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
news; word; tidings; omen
to have a rumor circulating
handing over; delivery (by hand)