novel idea; strange theory
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
first part; first volume; prequel
latter part (of book, etc.); sequel; concluding part
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
everywhere; at every turn
state of mind; mentality; psychology
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
account book; register; ledger
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
romance (e.g. the Arthurian romances)
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
follower; attendant; valet; servant
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
in the end; at the end of the day
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
embezzlement; fraudulent use; plagiarism; appropriation
genuine article; real thing; real deal
preface; foreword; introduction
prize-winner; recipient (of a prize, award, etc.)