to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
haughty; arrogant; supercilious
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
fluent (in a language); flowing
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
by means of; due to; because of; according to
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
how; in what way; how about; questionable
don't you think?; indicates question
consequently; as a result
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
duty; obligation; responsibility
to find a clue; to make a beginning
question; inquiry; enquiry
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
walking around at night; night travel; night train
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest