to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
invitation; introduction; temptation
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
when it becomes; when it comes to
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
company president; manager; director
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
several times; a few times
to repeat; to do something over again
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
as usual; as is one's habit
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
polish; improvement; burnishing
effect; result; worth; use; avail
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
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)