a few seconds; several seconds
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
reality; actuality; hard fact
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
about; on; regarding; per; for every
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
war; fighting; fierce competition
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
older brother and younger sister
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
bolt from the blue; great surprise
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
regulation; adjustment; control
both (people); the two of them
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
curiosity; rare item; rarity; rare opportunity which could be beneficial
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis