to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to look forward to something
quarrel; trouble; dispute
in advance; beforehand; previously
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
ten; 10; ten years of age
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
unanticipated; unexpected
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
to be needed; to be wanted
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to speak; to say; to vocalize
such ... as; or some such
independent action; acting alone
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
mimesis; mimicry; camouflage
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
decision; settlement; definition
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory