no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
a considerable number; a fair number
bargain sale; selling cheaply; giving out freely
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; original
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
leading figure; influential figure; mogul
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
another company; other company
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
at all costs; at any cost; surmounting all difficulties
temporary closure (of a shop, etc.); extra holiday; special holiday
scene change; cutaway; cut
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)