using as an intermediary; through
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
old friend; old acquaintance
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
addition; adding; supplement
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
name; given name; first name
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
perfect; complete; flawless
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
selection; choice; option
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
surname; family name; last name
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject