to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
to be exhausted; to be worn out
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to have a reason; to have an excuse
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to cause someone to worry
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to be sluggish (business); to make little progress; to not grow as much as expected
weight; body weight; importance; weight; emphasis
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
contrivance; bit of fiddling; little ingenuity; bit more (e.g. food)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
power; might; authority; influence
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
the same as always; day after day