to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
the very best; excellent; superb
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
feeling sick; feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry; being offended; being disgusted
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
while; during; while; although; all; both
sports ground; playing field; playground
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
just one person; only one
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to rush over; to run up to
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
(on) land; ground; shore; track-and-field events
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
hope; white hope; person of promise
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly