general; popular; common; typical
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to squeeze out; to wring out
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
steadily; unflaggingly; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
to pile up; to accumulate
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
maid; helper; help; assistance
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; a ... in the making; future (lawyer, doctor, etc.); beginning
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
furnishings; implements; equipment
small; fine; detailed; stingy
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
national ownership; state ownership; government ownership
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
attendant; valet; servant; follower