very likely; very probable
the other day; some time ago; recently
mobilization; mobilisation
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
willy-nilly; whether willing or not
producer (film, TV, etc.)
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
allocation; assignment; allotment
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
voltage; excitement; enthusiasm
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
constellation; astrological sign; star sign; zodiac sign
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
to sleep like a log; to sleep like a baby
to be wide-awake; to be wakeful; to be unable to sleep
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
exaltation; emotional uplift
going to and fro; back and forth
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
surreptitious glance; looking furtively
thieving cat; adulterer; homewrecker
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery