to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
first match (in a series)
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
link; connection; filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.); thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; hedging
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
human affairs; mundane matters; personnel affairs; human resources; human power; human effort
right (to do something); authority; power
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
course (of a road, moving object, etc.); way; course (of events, action, etc.); direction (e.g. an argument is heading in); reasoning; logic
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
first time; first; initial
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
southern part; the south (of a region)
farming; agriculture; cultivation
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
to face on; to look out on to