to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
top (of a table, counter, etc.); tabletop; countertop; baking tray; baking sheet; sheet pan
a little bit; a little while
medical efficacy; effect of a medicine
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
large build; large pattern
highly skilled; skillful; very capable; particularly able person; master-hand; person of ability
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
miraculous stone; magical rock
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
lock; padlock; tablet; pill
to warm (up); to heat (up)
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
socializing; getting on with people; personal relations
none of your business; not your concern
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
escape; getting away (from); getting out (of); prolapse; proptosis
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...