in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
direct descent; direct line
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
derailment; digression; deviation
severe; intense; awe-inspiring; biting; bitter (cold); piercing
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
way out; means to escape; escape route
established fact; fait accompli
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)