the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
nothing but; except; no more than
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to lift (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to raise; to hoist; to manipulate (a price) upward; to (artificially) raise; to push up
alone; by oneself; on one's own
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
don't worry about it; forget about it
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
character (in a play, novel, film, etc.); dramatis personae
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
brake; drag; skid; brake (on inflation, spending, etc.); check; restraint
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
in one's own way or style
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
to keep (a person) waiting
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time