by means of; due to; because of; according to
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to feel depressed; to be down
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
printing type; movable type; printed text; print
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
gloomy; melancholy; pessimistic
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
remembrance; recollection; recognition
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
facial expression of feigned ignorance
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
street; quarter; district; area
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
it's been a long time; long time no see
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...