now that you say that; now that you mention it
small token of one's sentiments; just slightly; only a bit
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
stipulation; prescription; normal (unit of normality); compulsory exercise (in gymnastics); compulsory routine
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
business; work; operations; service; duties
prohibition; inhibition; ban
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
how; in what way; how about; questionable
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
invitation; introduction; temptation
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
rest; break; recess; intermission
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
what kind of; what sort of; what
meaning; significance; sense
if you rely too much on your greatest strength, it will be your greatest weakness
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
value to society; raison d'être; existence value
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
plus; addition; positive (number); plus sign; positive symbol; advantage; plus
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement