by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident
specialization; specialisation
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
conquest; domination; supremacy; winning (a championship)
(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
popular name; common name; given name
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
but; however; although; though
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
to be hot on a person's heels
stray sheep; lost lamb; (fig.) person at a loss for what to do
to stop walking; to pause
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to say; to be pleased to say
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
monastery; convent; cloister; abbey
(exaggerated) professing to be; passing oneself off as
ice pop; icy pole; popsicle; ice lolly
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
deviation; inclination; offset; polarization; polarisation
(period of) a year; during the era (of)