common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
sympathy; agreement with; alignment; conformity; tuning
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
interruption; suspension; break
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
countermeasure; counter-measure
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
at first; in the beginning; originally
lightly; easily; carelessly
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
morning; forenoon; just before noon
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
memories; recollections; reminiscence
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to wear the mantle of (borrowed) authority and misuse it
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
taste; palate; sense of taste
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
severe criticism; damnation
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)