how many people; a number of people
echo; ultrasound scan; echographic examination
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
fried potato; French fries; chips
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
flash (of light); glint; schiller
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
to die; to lay down life's burden
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
to close (one's eyes); to shut
cola (carbonated soft drink); kola tree (Cola acuminata, etc.); cola tree
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
financier (type of pastry)
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
be (that) as it may; having said that
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
to grow fond of; to grow attached to; to become enamoured with