half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
husband and wife; married couple
no chance of; no way that; certainly not; will never happen
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
long-established; old-established; traditional
school; proof (of a book, document, etc.); counter for proofs
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
continuation; succession; series
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
study; pursuit of knowledge
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
cheating; fraud; trickery; fake; bogus; quack
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to jump in; to dive in; to fly in; to rush in; to dash in
participation; joining; entry; adherence
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)