to bite; to sink one's teeth into; to nip
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
and yet; though; when; in spite of
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to look around; to survey
if so; in that case; in that situation
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
(how) many times; (how) often
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
to be surprised; to be astonished
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
(not) even once; (not) ever
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
abusive language; violent language; wild words
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
telephone book; telephone directory
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
examination of tickets; ticket gate; ticket barrier
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)