to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
as if nothing had happened
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
promotion; raising of status
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
diversion; putting something to another use
tool; implement; means; furniture
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point