in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
convenient; handy; useful
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
compilation; editing; recording
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
origin of an affair; spark that lit the fuse; beginning
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
cassette (tape); game cartridge
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to call together; to convene
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
hooray!; cheers!; bravo!; loud (e.g. applause); enthusiastic; tumultuous
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off
criticism; critique; review; commentary
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
television personality; TV personality
near oneself; close to one; familiar
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up somebody (something) to ridicule; to pierce with a spear