to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to keep (a person) waiting
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
generalization; generalisation; popularization; popularisation
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
interested person; volunteer; supporter
computer room; computer lab
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
to be absorbed in reading; to get lost in reading; to be immersed in (a book)
difficult to approach; inaccessible
tic-tac-toe; noughts and crosses
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
wording; words and phrases; way of expression; token
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
having a high threshold (for entry); difficult to approach; feeling awkward to go to (of someone's home)
several weeks; a few weeks
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
bill; account; invoice; information request form
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
selling by the piece; selling (one's knowledge, talents, etc.) bit by bit; selling a little at a time
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb