completely; absolutely; totally
tying up; restraint; restriction; arrest
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
alarm (fire, burglar, railroad-crossing, etc.); sensor
to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner
when; how soon; how long until
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
troops; group members; team members
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
number of events (e.g. accidents, crimes, meetings, housing starts, hits on a web page)
several items; many items
right in the middle (of); midst; height
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
news; word; tidings; omen
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
contrary to one's expectations
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
awkward; embarrassed; embarrassing; inconvenient; inopportune; untimely
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
armed forces; military; troops
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)