to look down (on); to condescend (to)
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
in that way; like that; that way
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
enticement; inducement; attraction
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
same family (race, tribe)
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
living thing; living creature; animal; life
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
through a wall; on the other side of a wall
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
flour; meal; powder; dust
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious