to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
tool; implement; means; furniture
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
that's a different matter; that's a different story
(religious) faith; belief; creed
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
considerably; fairly; quite
fanatic; fanatic believer; zealot
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
source of information; intelligence source; message source
monolith; large slab of rock
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
dwelling; house; residence; address
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
knowing; (an) acquaintance
murder; killing; murderer
night flight (without paying); skipping out by night; moonlight flit
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
courier; smuggler; carrier (e.g. of illegal drugs); trafficker
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
one; same (mind, path, etc.)
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
to be conspicuous; to stand out
headquarters; head office; main office
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction