double; twice (as much); twofold
upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.; downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
peerless; unequaled; unequalled
serious; not joking; straight
series of battles; successive battles
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
Assistant Vice-Minister; Deputy Director-General; Councillor
opposite side; other side; other party
prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
the other day; a few days ago
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
purchase; buying; buying used articles as a company; trade-in; purchase on a no-return policy; lump-sum payment
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
written estimate; quotation; quote
amount of money; sum of money
total amount (of money); total sum; final sum
entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out
official name; formal name
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
Ireland (country); Éire; Ireland (island)
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom