because of; owing to; due to
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to insult; to say something insulting about; to bad-mouth
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
though; notwithstanding; although
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
how; in what way; how about
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
small point; knob; protuberance; aloneness; loneliness; solitude
guidance; leadership; leading the way
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
stairs; stairway; staircase
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
door; gate; opening; title page
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
lock; padlock; tablet; lozenge; pill
abduction and confinement (esp. unlawful)
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
correction; revision; amendment
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
with a clink (click, clack)