secrecy; highly classified information
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
very great; enormous; serious
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
turning point; tipping point; commutation point
a short while ago; already
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
correction; revision; redressing; rectifying
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
literary talent; clever style
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
fate; destiny; predestination
in accordance with; according to
rising to action; standing up against; jumping to one's feet
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
letter; missive; note; mail
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
settlement; conclusion; summary
remains; leavings; remnant; surplus
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
suitcase (with wheels and telescopic handle); trolley case
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
troublesome; pain in the butt
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to persuade someone to consent; to entreat repeatedly; to beg; to implore
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
taking a commemorative photo