to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
that's a different matter; that's a different story
general; popular; common; typical
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
thirteen; 13; king (playing card)
voyage; passage; travelling
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
locational advantage; advantageous position
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
operation; functioning; running
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
vassal state; vassal nation; dependency
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of