to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
should; must; -able; probably; likely
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
older brother and younger sister
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
story; tale; talk; discussion