to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
whispered conversation; whispering
to like; to love; to be fond of
approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
in that way; like that; that way
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
good-for-nothing; scapegrace; nuisance; trouble
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
to rock; to shake; to swing
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
in the same way as; just like
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
just because; even if; even though
to accept; to receive; to agree
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to meet up (as arranged); to rendezvous; to get together; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
to hand (over); to deliver in person
business discussion; negotiation
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
main cause; primary factor
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs