topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
many children; large family
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
assertion; declaration; affirmation
unit; denomination; credit (in school); in units of (e.g. "in thousands"); in amounts of
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
both; both sides; both parties
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to excel in one thing; to be a master in an art
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
gas (state of matter, e.g. poison gas, natural gas); gasoline; gas; dense fog; thick fog; gas stove
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
continuation; succession; series
shock; tremor; impact; vibration