the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to hold fast; to protect to the end
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
number one; first; best; most; game; round
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
beyond that point; after that
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to jar; to creak; to grate
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
to be silent; to say nothing
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
to badger; to pester; to beg
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)