to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
as you see; as you can see
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
surname; family name; last name
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
while; even though; despite
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to devour; to bite to death
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to be opposite; to face each other
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
rather; sooner; preferably
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
original; primitive; primary; fundamental; raw
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful