have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
namely; that is (to say); in other words
massing (of troops); gathering
capable of anything; liable to do
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
latest fashion; trend of the times
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
shift the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); pass the buck
tool; implement; means; furniture
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to smash violently; to crush
distinction; discrimination
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
posture; position; pose; attitude
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling