something or other; one thing or another; this or that
as one had hoped; as one wishes
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
decision; determination; resolution
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
minor character; secondary character
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
chief; main; principal; major
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
serious look (on one's face); straight face
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
casting (of roles); casting
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
troubled face; worried expression
aptitude; aptness; suitability
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
mission; delegation; mission (assignment); (religious) mission; mission school; transmission (in a motor vehicle)
with these words; while saying
co-sleeping; sleeping together
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound