to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
than; from; out of; except; but; more
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
victim; injured party; sufferer
surroundings; environs; circumference
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
story; tale; talk; discussion
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
upstart; parvenu; jumped-up person
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; (arch.) to enjoy the beauty of; (arch.) to appreciate; (arch.) to admire
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
proposal; proposition; suggestion
family; members of a family
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
participation; joining; entry; adherence
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
the other day; a few days ago
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook