to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to attack; to assault; to assail
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
link; connection; filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.); thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; hedging
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
personnel affairs; human affairs; human resources; HR
right (to do something); authority; power
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to look forward to something
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
first time; first; initial
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to state; to express; to mention
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
southern part; the south (of a region)
farming; agriculture; cultivation
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
to face on; to look out on to
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion