paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
number of times; frequency; count
transportation; conveyance; delivery; hospitalization; transfer to hospital
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
horizon (related to bodies of water)
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
to brush gently; to stroke; to caress
to be sore; to be inflamed; to be bleary; to be dissipated; to be dissolute; to indulge in
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
unevenness; roughness; ruggedness; inequality; imbalance; unevenness
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table
tasteless; dry as dust; insipid; flat; dull
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
undesirable lover (boyfriend, girlfriend); passion; temper; irritability
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly