to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
newsworthiness; news hook; topicality; popularity (of a topic, issue, etc.)
to attempt; to test; to try out
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
feeling keenly; fully realizing
aimless; rambling; desultory; casual
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
schedule; program; programme; agenda
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
due form; official; formality
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
(not) even once; (not) ever
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to be silent; to say nothing
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser; poor at letting things go; unable to accept the inevitable
to increase; to add to; to augment
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up