by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
at least; at most; (even) just
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
door; gate; opening; title page
reaching; attaining; arrival
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
one eye; one of one's eyes