(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)
to ask; to enquire; to query
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
a little bit; a little while
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
matter for the future; something that is a long way off; something that is not going to happen anytime soon
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
in public; in company; in the presence of others
group chat (on an instant messaging application)
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
contract; compact; agreement
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality
studies; schoolwork; classwork
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
company president; manager; director
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
rather; sooner; preferably
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
clerk; office worker; office staff
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?