counter for books; volume
few decades; many decades; several decades
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
continuously; throughout; in succession
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
by a strange coincidence; in an unexpected turn of events; by chance; by accident
specialization; specialisation
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
conquest; domination; mastery
world record; establishing a world record (in)
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
popular name; common name; given name
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
straight; directly; voyage; journey; straight road
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to be hot on a person's heels
stray sheep; lost lamb; (fig.) person at a loss for what to do
to stop walking; to pause
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to say; to be pleased to say
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)