to talk to oneself; to mutter
to begin; to set about; to start
to take up one's chopsticks (to begin a meal); to start to eat; to eat
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
eating heavily; hearty eating; binge eating; big eater; trencherman; gormandizer
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
every month; each month; monthly
established practice; custom
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
neighborhood; neighbourhood; street; block; town
knowing; (an) acquaintance
main force; chief object; mainline
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
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
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
unofficial report; confidential report
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
volunteer activities; volunteerism
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
leadership; initiative; spearhead
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
number of times; frequency; count
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
sports-minded; sports-oriented
rotation (of a post, role, etc.); taking turns
number of copies; circulation
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
to call for somebody's participation
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
unnatural phenomenon; strange happenings; haunting
to save one's face; to maintain one's status
having lost face; in a bind