to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
notice; notification; report; posting
public telephone; pay phone
box; box (in theatre); booth (in restaurant, etc.); small rectangular building (e.g. telephone box); rectangular field area (batter's box, catcher's box); box (calfskin); central 4x4 area (othello)
email; e-mail; electronic mail
external (hard drive, disk drive, etc.)
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
frequency; number of times; incidence; degree (e.g. temperature); strength (e.g. alcohol, lens, etc.)
telephone booth; telephone box
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
how kind of you; that's very nice of you; kindly
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to talk on and on; to talk one's head off
in that manner; like that
authority; power; influence
head temple of a sect; (organizational) headquarters; (organisational) headquarters
hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
to be bewildered; to be perplexed