to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
source of funds; resources; finances
outbreak; spring forth; generation (e.g. of power or heat); genesis; ontogeny; development of complex multicellular structures from cell(s) in a simple state
almost; roughly; approximately
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
shortage; amount outstanding (e.g. on loan); deficit
compensating; making up for; supplementation
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
to have an eye on; to zero in on
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
invitation; introduction; temptation
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw
revision (of a rule, price, etc.); alteration; change
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
record of proceedings; minutes
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
one way or the other; either way
continuation; succession; series
standard; set; routine; decided
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest