one by one; one at a time; in turn
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
to look down on; to make light of
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
same hole (in which to live); gang; group
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
24 hours; twenty-four hours
unlawful; illegal; unreasonable; outrageous; unjust
foreign enemy; outside invader
country; territory; domain; realm
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to settle (in a place); to settle down
refugee; displaced person; person inconvenienced by (lack of something); person unable to satisfactorily (marry, shop, etc.)
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
lacking a plan; haphazard
disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress
smuggling; contraband trade
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
labyrinth; maze; mystery; dungeon
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
dropout; quitter; deserter
complicated and mysterious
den of vice; rogue's den; brothel; red-light district; cluttered room
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
to harm; to cause harm to
to pose as; to (successfully) impersonate; to pretend to be; to (completely) become; to (fully) turn into
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
dental clinic; dental surgery