how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
beginning; outset; first; onset
long; drawn-out; very long
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
had better ...; had better not ...
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
retirement age; (arch.) years of service in a military rank before eligibility for promotion
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
fighting against an illness
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
(medical) doctor; physician
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to detain; to check; to restrain
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)