plastic (usu. of bags); vinyl
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
scene; spectacle; sight; view
if possible; if it is in my power; if it was realistic
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
sandstorm; noise (video); snow
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
ruler's orders; master's orders
in accordance with; according to
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
intelligence gathering; information gathering
on the occasion of; at the time of
vague; unclear; elusive; hazy
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
alert status; emergency alert
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
probability; likelihood; chances
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
worry; fear; anxiety; concern