continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
all; entire; whole; altogether
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
degeneration; retrogression; atrophy; regression (e.g. of society); deterioration; degeneration
ray gun (in science fiction)
dial (e.g. telephone, radio, clock, gauge)
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
clever; intelligent; bright; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
company; lot; people; troupe; company (of musicians)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
button (clothing); push-button; button
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
all right (e.g. when guiding a driver); keep coming; OK; I've got it
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
leader; leaders; dotted line; reader (textbook); reader (i.e. a person who reads); microreader
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)