while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
to become misty; to become hazy
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to have confidence in one's own abilities
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
big problem; major issue; big controversy
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
occurrence; incidence; generation (of power, heat, etc.); production; ontogeny; development
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
to take flight; to disappear
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
chain; series; connection; linkage
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)