degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
real machine (as opposed to a model or simulation); actual machine; actual device; real aeroplane; actual aircraft
play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
every year; yearly; annually
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
why; how; for what reason
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
a second time; again; once more; twice
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
chain; series; connection; linkage
more than usual (usu. time)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
(one's) quota; assignment
appointment; rendezvous; date
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
vacant position; vacancy; opening; unfilled position
compensation; amends; redeeming feature
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
making the numbers balance; fixing the numbers; number-juggling; making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority)