to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
preface; introduction; preamble
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to strike out; to start swimming
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
one or two; a few; small number
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
fishing industry; fishery
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to say no more; to sink into silence
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
divine messenger; messenger of a god (esp. an animal messenger)
living in peace; living a quiet life; being content with one's present position; being satisfied with one's lot
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)