century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
beyond that point; after that
to paint (draw) a picture
metre; meter; meter; gauge
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
study; research; investigation
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
boy; son; baby boy; young man
homo; homosexual (esp. a male); homozygote; homogenization; Homo (genus of primates incl. modern humans)
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to gather; to collect; to assemble
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
outward appearance; apparent
businessman; industrialist
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
ability; capability; skill
estimate (of costs); budget
about when; about what time; how soon
many; much; plenty; hardly
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy