generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction; kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
danger; peril; hazard; risk
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
tool; implement; means; furniture
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to correct oneself; to restate
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
be (that) as it may; having said that
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to be suspicious (of something or somebody)
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
at work; in the midst of work; working
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
secret; private; surreptitious
to give and take; to make mutual concessions; to compromise
such; like that; in that way