as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
people; citizens; subjects; folk
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
such; like that; that sort of
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
serious; severe; grave; acute
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
turnout (of people); start (of a race, campaign, business, etc.); beginning; initial charge; dash
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
legal wife of an emperor or king; first wife; queen consort; empress
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone