difficult to say which of the two is better; hard to tell which is better; (there is) little to choose between them
lonely (place); remote; in the middle of nowhere
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
resident; indigenous; always existing
to go out and away; to leave
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
to buy more (of something)
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
looking pale; looking unwell
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
human intellect; knowledge
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from
besides; moreover; in addition
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
composed expression; clear face
crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat
flopping (e.g. on a bed); scattering (e.g. limbs horizontally)
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)