along the road; along the way
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
only; merely; but; no more than
one by one; one each; one at a time
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
first thing in the morning
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
opening (of a bottle); broaching; beginning; opening; commencement (e.g. of sales)
step-up; advance; progress; increase
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
centre of attention; center of attention
to miss one's chance to say; to fail to mention
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
perfect; complete; flawless
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
claw crane; arcade game in which a crane is used to pick up stuffed toys, etc.
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
presentation (e.g. of a gift)
to pile up; to accumulate
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
whenever (each time) one sees (it)
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by