as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
free time; time at leisure
without cause; without reason
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
to spit out; to eject; to dump
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
watchful waiting; careful supervision
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
play; recreation; play (theatre); performance; staging; praying
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
location where spirits and ghosts allegedly often appear; haunted place
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
throwaway; disposable; single-use
clothing; dressing; binding (of a book)
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
outward appearance; apparent