serious; severe; grave; acute
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
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
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
female clothing; wearing female clothing; cross dressing (for a man)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
to chase; to run after; to pursue
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
just a minute; small quantity
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion