elementary; basic; rudimentary
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to feel; to sense; to experience
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
that; the matter in question
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
cooperation; collaboration
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
accomplishment; execution
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way