first volume (in a two or three-volume set); first book; volume one; book one
outline; summary; argument
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
moment; brief space of time
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
tail (of an aircraft); empennage; tail assembly
grave marker; gravestone; headstone; writing on a headstone (name, date of death, etc.)
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
entertainment; amusement; fun
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
shaking (e.g. a container); milkshake; shake
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
single track (railway); single line; solid wire; solid-core wire; single-strand wire
export; exportation; efferent
railroad corporation; railway company
generation of electricity; power generation; sending a telegram (now usu. for congratulations, condolences, etc.); telegraphing
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind
assessment of the situation; judging according to the situation
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
highly unpredictable; touch and go
gas station; petrol station; rock band; ground staff; giant slalom; GS
something long; useless things; white elephant; boondoggle
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
scene of an accident; crash site; accident scene
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
semifinalists; final four (in a tournament)
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid