to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
severe; strict; tough; hard
to recall; to remember; to recollect
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
complete recovery of health
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
producer; grower; maker; producer (in a food chain)
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
participation; joining; entry
if it is (the case that ...)
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
main purpose; primary objective
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
call; summons; convening; convocation
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to grow bored
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
chief; main; principal; important
producing area; place of origin; home (of a plant or animal); habitat; birthplace (of a person)
existence; possession; having; limited company
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...