just now; a little while back; a short time ago
manufacture; production; production (of a film, play, TV show, etc.)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
price; cost; value; worth; value
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
nothing but; except; no more than
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
extraordinary; exceptional; unprecedented; solecistic; non-standard; irregular
ability; performance; efficiency
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
observation; survey; watching
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to be too numerous; to be too much
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to be at a loss for words
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
selling in a store; selling at retail
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient in some way; lacking something
woodworking; woodwork; woodworker; carpenter
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
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)
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)