to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
expenditure; disbursement; expenses
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
permission; licence; license
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
janitor; caretaker; custodian; (slighting reference to a) handyman
round coin with a (square) hole in the center; coin made of non-precious materials; money
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
troubled times; turbulent times
one's own house; own; personal; autologous
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
overanxiety; needless worry
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
unexpectedly; surprisingly
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
famous treasure; noted treasure
fine product; masterpiece
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
as far as ... is concerned; so far as ... can tell
price; cost; value; worth; value
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to make publicly known; to profess to be; to pretend to be; to pass off for; to pose as