given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
unfairness; injustice; partiality
way (of doing); manner; method; means
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
degree of familiarity; popularity
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
world; society; people; the public
notice; attention; observation
sympathy; compassion; pity
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
parts; accessories; components
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
washing machine (laundry)
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
calm; composed; leisurely
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
equal division (of profits, prize money, etc.); equal split
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
delivery; issuance; handing over; granting
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around