to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
diligent student; studious person
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
transactions; dealings; business
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
with a start; with a jump
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
take (e.g. in film-making)
(inflected) end of a word; end of a sentence
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
frequency (of occurrence)
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to be at a loss for words
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible