to attract attention; to come into the limelight
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
hooting; jeering; heckling
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
to form a pair (pairs); to partner
otherwise; if not; or else
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to become sinewy; to behave formally
to resort to violence; to use force; to be able to get; to be able to afford; to jab; to swing at a bad ball (baseball)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
burner; nozzle; origin of a fire
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
English proficiency test (esp. the STEP test)