to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
wherein; therein; thereinto
question collection; problem collection; problem set; workbook
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
printing (text or symbols); typing; printed character; typed character; character carved onto a seal
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to speak ill of; to disparage
unbearable; intolerable; insufferable
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
pointing out; identification
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
low-altitude flying; having consistently poor results (grades, sales, etc.); barely scraping by; being on the verge of failing
last-minute cramming; overnight cramming; (vegetables) pickled just overnight
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
job; work; duties; trade; skill
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher