so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
childish; childlike; immature; infantile; puerile
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
(talking in a) half-joking manner
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
question; inquiry; enquiry
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
to get hungry; to become hungry
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
for example; for instance; e.g.
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
to call; to name; to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...; to purport (to be); to profess
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)