departure (of a train, car, etc.); starting; leaving
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
same; similar; (just) like; equal
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
(battery) charger; AC adapter
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
in the morning; during the morning
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
sympathy; compassion; pity
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
wedding hall; marriage hall; wedding place; wedding location
setting a place; setting the table
mobile telephone; cellular telephone
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
burr (e.g. on a machined edge)
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
lock-opening; lock-picking
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
to pick up; to find; to gather
to be at a loss for words
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet