the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
police officer; policeman; constable
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
scene of the crime (offense, offence)
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
offender; criminal; culprit
if; when; and; as well as; with; together with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to happen to meet; to come across; to run into; to bump into
arrest; apprehension; capture
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
(police) detective; criminal matter
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
since then; from that time; ever since
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
rescue worker; emergency rescue team member; ambulance attendant; paramedic
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)