story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
conference room; council room
programme; program; plans; arrangements
rescue mission; evacuation operation
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
the reverse; other side; lining
main force; chief object; mainline
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
interior; inside; internal
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
to take (be in) charge of
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to employ; to hire; to charter
to pay attention; to be watchful
Leo (constellation); the Lion
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
trembling with excitement
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
northeastern part; the northeast
Full speed ahead!; Full steam ahead!
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note