underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
rough estimate; rough calculation; expectation; anticipation; plan
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
unanticipated; unexpected
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
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)
ago; since; before; previous
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
to affect; to impact; to influence
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
periodic; regular; routine
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)