to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
regret; repentance; remorse
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to serve; to work for; to attend
government service; the bureaucracy
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
to show up; to appear; to turn up
in person; personally; (do) oneself
comparatively; relatively
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
cookie; biscuit; cookie (browser-related file sent from a WWW server)
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to ask; to enquire; to query
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
time; hour; period; class
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to drink up; to drain (cup)