appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
cathode-ray tube; CRT; Braun tube
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
tone (of voice); manner of talking
what do you want?; can I help you?
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten