rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
to this extent; to this degree; this much
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
skill; dexterity; master hand
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
remembrance; recollection; recognition
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
master; teacher; stable master
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
authority; power; influence
you could say; you might say; verging on the
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
image; figure; figure; form; image
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
completely empty (of a residence, etc.); vacant; body from which the soul has left; corpse; shed skin (of a snake, insect, etc.)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank