materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to warp; to become strained; to become distorted; to become crooked
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
directivity; directionality; intentionality
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
along the way; along the road
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case; compact car
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
taste; liking; preference
sticky note; tag; slip; label; Post-it note
newcomer; initiate; rookie
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
law of cause and effect; principle of causality
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
agency; agent; answering (the door, phone, etc. on someone's behalf); ushering in (a visitor); passing on (a message); conveyance
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
to agree on the principle; to firmly establish a policy
plot (of a novel, play, etc.); plotting (data)
end; close; finish; end of play (in go)
relation of cause and effect; causal relationship; causal link; causality
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
good policy; wise policy; best plan
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
(one's) concern; having (something) to do with
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
you; (arch.) your residence
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
inverted; upside down; reversed; back to front
gap; narrow space between things; valley; gorge; loophole (in a castle wall); arrow slit
living together (of two people)
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
to make light of; to ignore; to slight