to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
close; intimate; on good terms
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
trivial; not amounting to much
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
rather; better; instead; if anything
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out; to persist with
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
reaction; response; reaction
projection (of a shadow); casting (a reflection); (geometric) projection; reflection (of feelings, experiences, etc.); projection
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
almost every day; almost daily
difficult to hear; indistinct; hesitating to ask; awkward to ask; unpleasant to hear; painful to listen to
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
boring; dull; uninteresting
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy