taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
loveable; very likeable; like very much
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
really; truly; indeed; good grief
beginning; outset; first; onset
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
how long; how much; to what extent
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to give birth to; to drop (a calf, foal, etc.); to lay (an egg)
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
by myself; in person; by oneself
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
while; during; while; although; all; both
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
screw; -bis (again, second version); Bank of International Settlements; BIS
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
contract; compact; agreement
setting (someone) to work; employment; using; causative (verb, etc.)
to become possible; to become able to (do)