to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
beginning; outset; first; onset
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
large tree; big tree; huge tree
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
single word; a few words; brief comment
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment; enrollment; matriculation
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
time; season; period; phase; stage
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
environment; surroundings; circumstances
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
royal capital; imperial capital