to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
very careful; thoroughly prepared
totally willing; fully motivated
handing out flyers; distributing leaflets
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
imagination; supposition; guess
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
correction; revision; amendment
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
due form; official; formality
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
executives; top management; governing body
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
first time; first; initial
homeroom; form room; home run; human resources; heart rate; house of representatives
to be prolonged; to drag on
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
preparation; arrangements
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
individual; private person; personal; private
24 hours; twenty-four hours
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile