to read and understand; to interpret (e.g. a difficult text); to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
owner (esp. of a business)
might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...
sale; sales; selling; marketing
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
great success; big hit; (hitting the) jackpot; big win; being right on the mark (of a prediction); being bang on
to be profitable; to yield a profit
to have an eye on; to zero in on
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
discount price; special offer price
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
undesirable friend; bad company; bad companion; partner-in-crime (i.e. good friend); close friend; buddy
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
trivial matter; trifling thing; something ordinary
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
this world; this life; this generation; present day
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to annoy; to cause trouble
to find out; to discover; to locate
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
tradition; folklore; legend; (verbal) message; word (from someone)
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to pour in (liquids); to pour in (money); to pump in (investment)
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
capacity; volume; capacitance
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death