fundamental form; basic form; basic pattern; basic model; basic type; prototype
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
exploitation; overuse; abuse
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
to be hesitant; to feel timid
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
cleaning up; sweeping up; mopping up
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
point-scoring; scoring Brownie points
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
boisterously; roughly; briskly
to go past; to pass; to pass by
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
to rank next to; to come after
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction