to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
middle of the night; dead of night
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
that is to say; so that means
water vapour; water vapor; steam
gas; vapour; vapor; gaseous body
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
machine; mechanism; gadget
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
on the occasion of; at the time of
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
annual function; annual event
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
revengeful ghost; apparition
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
to be enraged; to flip out
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
indulgence (esp. in the Catholic Church); excuse; justification; rationalization
about; concerning; related to; -ish