to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
property; fortune; means; assets
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to have meaning; to be meaningful
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
form; shape; figure; visage
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
depression; recession; slump
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
lateness; tardiness; arriving late