to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
to choke; to have trouble breathing
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
madness; insanity; irregularity; deviation; fanaticism; fanatic
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
destination (one is heading towards); goal
to sense; to infer; to gather; to pick up on; to get wind of; to perceive
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
reciting (to oneself); repeating (e.g. an order, to confirm one heard it correctly)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
to feel depressed; to be down
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
the last moment; the very end
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
approaching the enemy; (coming into) contact with the enemy; engaging the enemy
optimism; taking an optimistic view
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
breaking down; defeating; abolishing