to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
consists of; comprises; is made up of
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
early (days); initial stage; initial
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
excess; surplus; superabundance
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
opinion; intention; thought
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
to be needed; to be wanted
starting late; late departure
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
highest level; high-water mark
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
individual; one by one; separate; each
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
overlooking; turning a blind eye
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
to lay aside; to set aside
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
all; entire; whole; altogether