the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
bisection; dividing equally
extensive; vast range; wide scope
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
imp; elf; pixie; goblin; devilkin
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
to pass (of time); to elapse
chief; main; principal; major
detention pending trial; confinement; custody
body; group; party; company; troupe
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
tunnel; to tunnel (through a potential barrier); letting a grounder go through one's legs
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
season (period in which regulated games are played); season (division of the year); season (of a TV show, etc.); season (for doing something, e.g. ski season, entrance examination season)
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.)
police officer; policeman; constable
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
mopping-up operation; search-and-destroy operation
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
Atlantis; Atlantis (space shuttle)
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run