why; how; for what reason
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
working without pay; free service; work for nothing
pipe; tube; (tobacco) pipe; cigarette holder; go-between; intermediary
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
sons and daughters; children; girl
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
it's been a long time; long time no see
honour; honor; glory; privilege
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
no!; no no!; no, not at all
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
bundle of banknotes; stack of bills; large sum of money
that's a different matter; that's a different story
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
maid; helper; help; assistance
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
confidence; trust; faith; credit
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)