generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
considerably; fairly; quite
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
at once; immediately; right now
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
don't you think?; indicates question
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant