conte; short story; tale; comedy sketch; skit
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
question; inquiry; enquiry
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment
magnetic field; ambience; atmosphere; focal point
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
to stay calm; to keep cool
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
minimum; minuscule; local minimum
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
projection (of a shadow); casting (a reflection); (geometric) projection; reflection (of feelings, experiences, etc.); projection
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to pedal a bicycle; to ride a bicycle; to cycle; to bike
principle; theory; fundamental truth
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
hill; height; knoll; rising ground
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
government; administration; ministry
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
to switch off; to turn off
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well