preliminary step; first step
the future is unpredictable; inscrutable are the ways of heaven; the irony of fate
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
remaining bullets; remaining ammunition
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
discovery; detection; finding
chain; series; connection; linkage
to make merry; to be festive
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to lose sight of; to miss
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
network; Internet; net (e.g. hairnet, tennis net); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
hot topic; talk of the town
a little less than; a little under; weakness; the weak; -lower (seismic intensity)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
personification; impersonation; embodiment
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to be within one's capabilities; to be easy to chew
sovereign; emperor; monarch
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties