when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
of course; certainly; naturally
letter; missive; note; mail
Washington, DC (United States); Washington (US state)
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
captain (Army, U.S. Marine Corps, USAF); lieutenant (Navy); flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)
to speak; to hear a voice
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
name; given name; first name
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
preparation; arrangements
now; the present time; just now; another; more
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
postponement; deferment; adjournment
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
practice; practising; training; study
time; hour; period; class
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)