to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
due form; official; formality
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
production (e.g. play); direction
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
now that; since; so long as; because
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
familiarity with the land; locality or terrain (usually associated with knowing or feeling the locality)
unqualified; without qualifications
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
at least; at most; (even) just
rampancy; prevalence; domination
it's no joke; gimme a break!