if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
transcendence; excellence; superiority; super; extremely; awfully
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
foundation stone; cornerstone
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
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)
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
will; testament; one's dying wish; one's last words
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
(short) rest; breather; break
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked