principal occupation; core business
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
(written) work; book; writings
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
at that time; in those days
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
adultery; immorality; impropriety; (an) affair
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to turn towards; to point
normal course (of action); proper course; regular way
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
relation; connection; relevance
pistol; handgun; revolver
as if nothing had happened
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
shameless; brazen and unscrupulous
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
corridor; hallway; passageway
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)