random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
person who has rendered distinguished service
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
unanticipated; unexpected
villain; baddie; the villain's part
leaving (a hall, meeting, stadium, etc.); exit; walkout; exit (from the stage); leaving the stage
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
schoolgirl; female student
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
small part (e.g. in a film); bit part; extra
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
not caring; not giving a damn
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
glorious achievement; distinguished service
student (esp. a university student)