writing (e.g. as a profession)
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
petty underling; small fry
to leave as is; to ignore
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
don't you think?; indicates question
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
graded on N steps; scored out of N
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
in the meanwhile; during the time
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
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
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
network; Internet; net (hair, netball, etc.); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only