representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to state; to express; to mention
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
to concentrate one's effort (on something)
something or other; this and that; one thing this, another thing that; blah blah blah
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
back off!; leave me alone!
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to hurl abuse (at); to use abusive language
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
to leave (a scene); to step away
to consider others' feelings; to sympathize with somebody's feelings
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
low (level, value, price, etc.)
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
literally; to the letter; literal
for dear life; barely escaping alive
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking