from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to have time free; to have time to spare
stealthily; secretly; in secret
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
occupation; calling; livelihood
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
instant; moment; for an instant
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to be to the point; to be pertinent
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
(some) more; even more; longer; further
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
particularly; only; in the case of
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to chase; to run after; to pursue
future years; in (one's) later years
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
knowing; (an) acquaintance
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly