by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
construction; architecture (of buildings)
alphabet; ABCs; the ABCs (of); basics; activity-based costing; ABC
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
to fall flat; to fall face down
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
talk (esp. by a talk-show host, or by a stage musician to the audience between songs); banter; talk show; toque
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
beginning of next week (usu. Monday); early next week
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
Pan (Greek god); bang; boom; crack
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
paper tape; paper streamer
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
who benefits (from that)?; who cares?; who would want that?; pointless; of benefit to no one; of interest to no one
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic