while; even though; despite
to grant permission; to give permission
last resort; desperate measure taken under pressure of necessity
rather; better; instead; if anything
according to plan; as planned; on target
beginning; outset; first; onset
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
approval and authorization; permits and licences
changing into cash; encashment; cashing
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
to use within an inch of its life; to use every little bit of; to get the most out of
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
don't you think?; indicates question
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
answering machine; answerphone
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
telephone call; telephone (device)
to say; to be called; to do
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager