a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
every person; each one; everybody
(not) a single person; (no) one
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
180 degrees; complete change
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
brand name; trade name; product name
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
good-natured; of good character
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
genuine article; real thing; real deal
in succession; one by one
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
very popular; highly favoured
although I say; although one might say; although called
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)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
good-for-nothing son; profligate son
conversion; reform; correcting someone's conduct
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
fishy; dubious; questionable; false-looking
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
antipathy; reluctance; resistance