to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
hospitalization; hospitalisation
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
had better ...; had better not ...
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
(another's) son; boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
meaning; significance; sense
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion