examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
to be particular about one's food; to have a discriminating palate
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
street; quarter; district; area
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
vacant house; unoccupied house
fastidiousness; enthusiasm for one thing; meticulousness; susceptibility for a stiffening of the shoulders
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
exhaust; emission (of gas from an engine); expulsion (of air); ventilation
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
with a flap; with a snap; with a thud; with a crash; with a swish; with a rustle
several sheets (flat objects)
document; official papers
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
complimentary ticket; courtesy card; discount coupon
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
to grow angry; to display one's anger
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
for example; for instance; e.g.
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for