holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
schedule; program; programme; agenda
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
commitment; pledge; promise
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
advanced level; high grade; senior
care of; at the household of (when addressing letter, etc.); c-o
again; once more; a second time
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
(sense of) reality; realness; realism; authenticity; viability
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
global scale; worldwide scale
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
don't you think?; indicates question
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly