linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
management (of corporate affairs); business execution; administration of business matters
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
impartiality; neutrality; independence
holding on to; sticking to
to harm; to cause harm to
tumor; tumour; swelling; boil; abscess
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
rejection; expulsion; boycott; ostracism
personality; style; appearance
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
double suicide; lovers' suicide
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
street prostitute; streetwalker; lady of the night
public safety; public welfare
graciousness; mercy; charity
slowness of speech; awkwardness of speech
to refer to; to mention (e.g. theme)
to gain fame; to make one's name
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
absolutely; positively; decidedly
reason; significance; cause; piece of information that one has heard; I hear that ...; it is said that ...
to add (e.g. a postscript)
censorship; inspection; examination
stale; hackneyed; cliched
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)