almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
to be set up (completely); to be put together; to be composed (e.g. type)
full portrait; whole aspect; full story
to compose; to put together
to continue to work; to work away (at)
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
near oneself; close to one; familiar
all; the whole; on the whole; all in all; generally
health; healthy; sound; fit
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
to make sure of the truth
incremental; step-by-step; gradual; stepwise
to agree on the principle; to firmly establish a policy
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
situation; outlook; one's allegiance; affiliation; position
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to look away; to avert one's eyes
hello; good day; good afternoon
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
settlement; conclusion; summary
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin