materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
pro among pros; best of the best; top tier; ultimate professional; player's player
to set up shop; to open a store
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
people; men and women; each person; everybody
morning star; Venus; preeminent person (within their own field); star (of the stage, silver screen, etc.)
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
flour; meal; powder; dust
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
oil sands; tar sands; bituminous sands
to shake; to sway; to waver
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
under; underexposure; underdevelopment; under par
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
cross; crossing; intersecting; cross (soccer)
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)