to mark the end; to spell the end
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
(making, launching) concentrated attack (on, against)
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
body; body blow (in boxing)
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
the other day; lately; recently
digging deeply (below the surface); mining deep; probing deeply (issue, problem); investigating thoroughly; deepening relations
to find an excuse; to rationalize; to find a pretext
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
opening ceremony (of the school term)
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
maximum permissible level or dosage
hotcake; (American) pancake
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs
toasted sandwich; hot sandwich; toastie
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
monopoly; monopolization; exclusive sales rights
exhibiting; showing; putting on display; putting up for sale; entering (a work into a competition); submitting
negotiations; discussions; connection
good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
frequency (of occurrence)
ingredient; component; composition