something; some kind of; for some reason
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
negotiations; discussions; connection
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
even though; despite; when
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
head; chief; boss; leader
no!; no no!; no, not at all
just a minute; small quantity
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy