to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
place; room; margin; scope
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to become distant; to recede
solitude; loneliness; isolation
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
alternating current; AC; analogue computer (analog); average cost; adult child
(for) household use; home use; domestic use
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
low (level, value, price, etc.)
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
series (e.g. electrical); serial
box; box (in theatre); booth (in restaurant, etc.); small rectangular building (e.g. telephone box); rectangular field area (batter's box, catcher's box); box (calfskin); central 4x4 area (othello)
fixed value; constant value
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
electric line; electric cable; power cable; telephone line; telegraph wire
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
parts; accessories; components
repair; mending; fixing; servicing
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
cooking; food preparation
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
seasoning; flavour; flavor
strongish; somewhat strong
slight; thin; on the weak side
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
mounting bracket; metal part for mounting; metal fitting
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store