to overcharge; to rip off
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
wide difference; a world of difference
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
sentiment; sentimentality
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
visit to console someone; giving comfort (to the sick, injured, etc.); expressing condolences (sympathy, concern, etc.); sympathy call
study; diligence; discount; reduction
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
thereupon; shortly thereafter
here and there; in places
(the police) wanting (someone) for questioning; having (someone) on the wanted list
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
prize money; monetary award; reward
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to be crowded (with); to be packed; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with)