to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
silence (not speaking); muteness
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
clearing one's throat; cough
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
door; gate; opening; title page
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to be erected; to be built
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
how long; how far; how much
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple