to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to be reminded of; to call to mind
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
one's post; place of work; workplace
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
warmly; cordially; with tender care
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
older brother; elder brother
at work; in the midst of work; working
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
at the last moment; this late in the game
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
as (for); for; in the capacity of
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively