majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
single word; a few words; brief comment
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
final word; voice of authority; authoritative pronouncement
serialization; serialisation; serial story
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
journal; magazine; periodical
to some extent; to a certain extent
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
shop; small store; business; firm
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
hey there; I say; see here
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
provoking; rather annoying; (speaking ironically) darling
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to manage something successfully; to be successful
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
I appreciate your efforts
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin