(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
opposite side; opposition
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
adds force or indicates command
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
breaking a lock; picking a lock
to begin; to set about; to start
several minutes; a few minutes
to need; to demand; to take; to require
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
still; as yet; as it has been
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
conviction; belief; confidence
stairs; stairway; staircase
same; similar; (just) like; equal
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example