custom; practice; convention; precedent
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
future prospects; promise
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
main cause; primary factor
reserves (esp. troops); reserve army; potential members of some group (e.g. the elderly); people at risk (e.g. of a medical condition); wannabees
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to be to the point; to be pertinent
bad influence; negative influence
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to breathe out; to exhale
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logically consistent
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful