in this way; thus; such; uh...
to assemble; to set up; to construct
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
essence; true nature; substance; reality
seeming; pose; show; pretense; sham; mock
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
to coil itself (e.g. a snake); to loaf around
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
assailant; perpetrator; wrong-doer; aggressor
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
to appear all together; to be all present
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
head office; general office
maid; helper; help; assistance
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)