to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.); quitting
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; credit (in school, university, etc.); point
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
not becoming a problem; out of the question; not worth considering; insignificant; negligible
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
one's house; one's home; one's family; house
file (for holding papers); file (collection of documents); filing; file
table of contents; contents
portrait photo; mug shot; face shot; photograph of a person's face
captive; prisoner (of war)
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
directions; instructions; orders; command
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires