Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
to burn with combativeness
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
two persons; two people; pair; couple
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
battlefield; battleground
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
at; in; at; when; by; with
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
how; in what way; how about
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
for this very reason; that is exactly why
first thing in the morning
(taking a) bath; hot spring cure
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
the crucial moment; the moment of truth; do-or-die situation; crucial juncture; crucial stage
nothing but; except; no more than
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
pomade; balm; perfumed oil
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful