to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
a few years ago; some years back
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
contradiction; inconsistency
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
such ... as; or some such
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
invisibly; secretly; privately
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
commuting to school; school commute
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
not in one's recollection; having no recollection (of); having no memory (of)
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
vague; desultory; distracted; loose; half-hearted; diffuse
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still