to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
rotting; spoiling; decaying; rotten; worthless; paltry
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to turn towards; to point
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to attack; to assault; to assail
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
bored; bored-looking; uninterested
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
man fit for the post; right person