monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
(the) executive; administration; leadership
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
about; concerning; related to; -ish
so; therefore; and; (and) then
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
as (for); for; in the capacity of
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
of course; certainly; naturally
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
welcome; (warm) reception
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to collect; to assemble; to gather
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
every year; yearly; annually
although I say; although one might say; although called
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
stomach ache; abdominal pain
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
weak and small; inferior in strength and size; minor; young; youthful