when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
(present) head of a family
consumer financing firm; loan shark
associate; junior; assistant; runner-up
written order; order form
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
number of events (e.g. accidents, crimes, meetings, housing starts, hits on a web page)
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
leaving everything up to someone else
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
studies; schoolwork; classwork
authority; power; influence
tool; implement; means; furniture
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
one's house; one's home; one's family
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth