to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
guess; conjecture; surmise
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
(some) more; even more; longer; further
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
as much as one can; as much as possible
means; way; method; measure
to lecture; to read aloud; to devise (e.g. a strategy); to work out (e.g. a tactic); to confer; to hold conference (with)
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
deregulation; removal (easing) of (official) restrictions; relaxation of regulations
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
deliberation; discussion; consideration
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
losing initiative; being forestalled; moving second; person with the second move; gote; move that does not require an immediate response from the opponent
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
way (of doing); manner; method; means
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
to increase; to add to; to augment
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
mental; spiritual; emotional