what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
to call again; to call (someone) back
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
moving slowly (and dull-wittedly)
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to wake; to wake up; to wear off (of drunkenness, anaesthesia, etc.); to regain consciousness; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
half-cooked; half-done; soft-boiled; half-ripe; unripe
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
with no effort at all; easily
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to change (one's clothes)
attendance (at school); going to school
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
examination of tickets; ticket gate; ticket barrier
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
platform; home; home base; home plate
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders