false accusation; trumped up-charge; pretext; statement that cannot be retracted; saying something one cannot take back
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
by means of; due to; because of; according to
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
fixed date; appointed date; set date; deadline; due date
every evening; night after night
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
feigned tears; crocodile tears
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
welcome; (warm) reception
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
brand-new article; new item
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
good bye; I'm off; see you later