international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan
common language; lingua franca; standard language (language variety understood throughout a country)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
work style; way of working
something like ...; something called ...
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
time; hour; period; class
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
enterprise; business; company; corporation
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
how; in what way; how about; questionable
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to watch over; to watch attentively
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
welcome!; nice to see you!