to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
to think over; to ponder; to ruminate; to reflect
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
don't worry; no worries; never mind
near; nearby; not far off
gatekeeper; doorman; porter
front entrance; front door
to sweep clean; to brush clean
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
to be ill; to suffer from; to have trouble doing ...; to be unable to ...; to fail to ...
in the meanwhile; during the time
rigour; rigor; closeness; compactness; tightly knit
specimen; sample; object to be examined
to manage something successfully; to be successful
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
belief; faith; conviction
honor; honour; credit; prestige
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
big craze; boom; popular trend; widespread contagion; large outbreak
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
to listen again; to ask again
watchful waiting; careful supervision
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)