in the meanwhile; during the time
to disrupt; to ruin; to hinder; to thwart
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
to this extent; to this degree; this much
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
first storm of spring; strong winds during the change from winter to spring
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
wind power; force (level on the Beaufort wind speed scale)
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
pontoon bridge; floating bridge; bridge (of a ship)
stronghold (esp. of an enemy or opponent); inner citadel; bastion
route map (buses, trains, etc.)
trainspotter; railway enthusiast; railfan
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
confinement to one's home; being made to stay at home
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
to throw into; to dump in together
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
examination; consideration; test; quiz