opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield (in soccer)
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
discarding; throwing away; getting rid of; dismissal (of an employee); firing; sacking
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
calm; composed; cool; quiet
noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
scene; spectacle; sight; view
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to go too far; to go to excess
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
long distance; long range; long distance relationship
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence