where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
those (near the second person)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
examination of tickets; ticket gate; ticket barrier
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
to come to nothing; to be wasted; to fall through; to end without result
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
joint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtaposition; placing side by side
if you think about it; come to think of it
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
relatively; comparatively
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
stretching; extension; elongation
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
development; exploitation
article; news story; report; account
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
in search of; in order to look for
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
what would (you) do?; what to do about it