sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to collect; to assemble; to gather
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
call; summons; convening; convocation
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
hotel worker; hotelman; hotelkeeper; hotelier
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
conference room; council room
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love