reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
mastery; skillfulness; dexterity; master hand; expert
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
mobilization; going into action; being dispatched; being sent out; being called in; turning out
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
instead; but (on the other hand)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to indicate; to show; to point to
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
place; position; location; position; standing; status
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
forum (in an ancient Roman city); form; shape
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
to have a talk; to tell a story