to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
as expected; as predicted
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
instead; but (on the other hand)
to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
rejection; expulsion; boycott; ostracism
another time; some other time
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
on the other hand (esp. when the latter is positive); on the contrary; in contrast; conversely; while
solitude; loneliness; isolation
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
tone (of voice); manner of talking
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
to beat time; to mark time
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill; check; bill; promissory note
to go past; to pass; to pass by
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
stairs; stairway; staircase
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
earnings from a part-time job; part-time job pay
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution