(on the) point of going out; (at the) moment one is about to leave; just after leaving; while on the way
even though; despite; when
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
would be a waste of words; would be a waste of breath; there's no point in saying
skip (bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot); skipping (over); skip (captain of a curling team); skipper
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill; check; bill; promissory note
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
existence; being; life; survival
immortal; undying; indestructible
stratagem; artifice; trick; ruse; scheme; tactics
to be consistent; to be coherent
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to become bright; to become clear
as you can imagine; as imagined
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
out of hand; uncontrollable; out of control; messy
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
address (of a home, business, etc.); residence; domicile
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress