uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to need; to demand; to take; to require
don't you think?; indicates question
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
as before; as ever; as it was originally
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
conviction; belief; confidence
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
self control; self restraint
had better ...; had better not ...
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
retention; maintenance; preservation
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up