colour usage; color usage; use of colour
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
accurate; correct; precise; exact
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to pile up; to accumulate
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
cannot help (doing, etc.); cannot resist; must not ...; should not ...; must ...; have to ...
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
extramarital sex; affair; fooling around; infidelity; wantonness; unfaithfulness
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
email; mail (usu. in compound words); post; message (sent over a chat application); instant message; male
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
attraction; fascination; lure; captivation; charm
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished