somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
untouched; unused; intact
rule; reign; government; governing
profitable plan; good plan
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
half a point (esp. in go)
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
power; motive power; dynamic force; three-phase electricity
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
dry riverbed; river beach
along the river; riverside
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
reaching the shore; docking a boat
land route; overland route; by land; overland
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
selection; choice; option
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to use up all one's strength
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid