to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
insertion; letter drop; sending to a prisoner; thing sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
government office; public office
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
condition; state (of health); appearance
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
pulse; pulse rate; pulsation; stroke of pulse
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
raindrops; falling drop of water; intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
internal bleeding; internal haemorrhage; internal hemorrhage
access point; AP; application program; application software; American plan (hotel rate system); AP
financial planner; feature phone
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
older sister; lass; young lady
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
answering machine; answerphone
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction