to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
endless; boundless; everlasting
to have a family (e.g. wife or husband and children); to raise a family
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
resignation; acceptance; consolation
determination; resolution
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
(personal) guarantor; (personal) surety; person providing a character reference
application; request; petition
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
news; word; tidings; omen
to bring; to take; to bring about
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
one day; (on) a certain day
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
separate case; another matter
preface; introduction; preamble
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
all one's life; throughout one's life; as long as one lives