various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
to beat by a wide margin (in a race); to tear (off) roughly
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly; less and less
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
all over the island; throughout the island; on the island
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
comparatively; relatively
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
I see; that's right; indeed
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
far away in the distance; in the far distance
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
confections; sweets; candy; cake
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times